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 […]
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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
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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
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