Uncategorized

If you struggle with conflict management and resolving disputes in your relationships, you’re not alone. Research cited by the National Library of Medicine shows that the stresses of daily life create a complex web of connections between partners, where personal challenges naturally flow into relationship dynamics. Everything from work pressures and health concerns to financial […]

A whole conversation can happen without anyone saying a word. A quick glance, a change in expression, a gesture or two and both parties know exactly what comes next. What we say is only one layer of communicating, but nonverbal cues add depth and significance to our back and forth. In fact, research suggests that

If you experience heightened feelings of anxiety or stress around a certain loved one, you may be in a toxic relationship. A toxic relationship is any relationship affecting your mental health, self-esteem or overall well-being, whether it’s with a family member, a friend or a romantic partner. These relationships can be emotionally draining, and they

For much of the 20th century, scientists believed the brain couldn’t change after early development. However, the brain is one of the most adaptable organs in the human body. Through a process known as neuroplasticity, it can respond to learning and experiences by rewiring itself. Brain plasticity and resilience go hand in hand, as the

In 1944, the movie Gaslight hit theater screens, showing a disturbing and abusive relationship in which a husband tries to make his wife think she’s going crazy by altering her environment and then denying the change happened. He tricks her into thinking she’s losing or forgetting things and gradually ups the stakes. Adapted from the

A mental health intervention involves a meeting between a person struggling with their mental health or substance abuse and that person’s family members and closest friends. The goal of the meeting is for these loved ones to persuade the individual to seek help. Mental health interventions can be effective if performed correctly and at the

Feeling guilty when you make a mistake is a completely normal and healthy response. Guilt is one of the driving forces behind our desire to improve and grow by helping us recognize we’ve done something we shouldn’t have. However, there’s the potential to carry too much guilt or fall into patterns that make us feel

Loneliness is one of the most difficult things to experience. It’s human nature to crave a connection with others, whether on a romantic, familial or friendship level. If you’re lonely, know you’re not the only one. In May 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called loneliness a public health epidemic. In early 2024, a poll

Nearly everyone has felt tired and weighed down at some point. Studies have shown that approximately 59% of all employees in the United States have experienced some form of burnout. Competition for jobs, pressure to succeed and balancing your personal and professional life can be overwhelming. But burnout is more than just feeling drained. It’s