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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More than 20% of Americans have a storage unit, and one survey found that 18% of people who have a storage unit live in a four-bedroom home or larger! Americans simply have too much stuff. But when does that tendency to buy more go from a cluttering inconvenience to something more serious, such as a
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Grief is a natural reaction that comes with losing someone we love. The anguish we experience can come in waves and increase or decrease with intensity over time. Learning how to let go of grief is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health, but it can be challenging at
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If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic illness, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 129 million Americans have a chronic illness, with an increasing number of people having multiple conditions. For many people, chronic illness and mental health go hand in hand. Managing a chronic condition often causes anxiety, stress and depression. The good news
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