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‘P-Valley’ Star Brandee Evans Says Being Her Mom’s Caregiver Is ‘Bittersweet’
It’s funny because I’m getting this bittersweet relationship that I’ve always wanted with her—but she’s not the same mommy that…
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How to Be There for a Friend Who Is Considering an Abortion
Overall, getting an abortion can involve a lot of waiting around, so it can be helpful to bring things (crossword…
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How to Feel Hopeful, Even When It’s Really, Really Hard
And for those with mental illnesses, such as depression or anxiety, cultivating hope and resilience can be key to managing…
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You’re Not the Only One Feeling Climate Anxiety—Here’s How to Cope
You already know this, but in case you need another reminder: Davenport adds that it’s also a good idea to…
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5 Simple Ways to Do More for Your Employees’ Mental Health This Week
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It is estimated that roughly one in five adults in the United…
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Here’s How School Shooting Survivors Are Healing, Helping, and Fostering Hope
Trauma can be extremely difficult to process, especially for those who endured gun violence within the very place they are…
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How to Practice Self-Care and Actually Take That Mental Health Day
Hey there. How ya feeling? If you’re so stressed and distracted by the news—the Supreme Court overturning Roe, the tampon…
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Tripping Through Motherhood: How Some Women Are Using Ketamine to Treat Postpartum Depression
For Sam’s first journey, she took a ketamine lozenge, placed an eye mask over her eyes, and was instructed to…
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Watching K-Dramas Improved My Mental Health By Connecting Me to My Culture
For Jeanie Y. Chang, 48, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), everything about being a first-generation Korean American made…
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12 Dads on How the Pandemic Forever Changed Them as Parents
Most importantly, I learned that there is no such thing as a perfect parent, and that even when you’re doubting…
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Author Fariha Róisín Says Wellness Has a Whitewashing Problem
Beyond that, I think bringing authentic voices into the wellness community—people who are actually invested in a holistic understanding of…
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The Best Strategies for Tapping Into Physical and Mental Health to Maximize Success in Business
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Our physical and mental health can either be our greatest asset or…
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3 Ways to Cut Back on Drinking When the World Is Stressing You Out
Of course, setting a time limit is just one way to improve your relationship with your online feeds. If social…
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Business Leaders Should Take a Page From Sports’ Mental Health Playbook
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Historically, we’ve always admired professional athletes for their physical strength without necessarily…
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Grunting, Screaming, and Sobbing My Way Through ‘The Class’ Is My New Self-Care
After my first encounter with The Class, I knew immediately it was not for me. The electric workout with a…
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A Majority of Parents Are Really, Really Burnt Out. What Can We Do About It?
These short breaks should be centered on something the parent enjoys doing, Adriane Bennett, PhD, a psychiatrist and psychologist at…
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Kid Cudi Says His Mental Health Was ‘Darker Than Ever’ Before He Went to Rehab
Scott Mescudi, also known as Kid Cudi, talked about his experiences with anxiety, depression, and substance use at a fundraising…
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Mental health emergency responder programme cut crime rates in Denver
A six-month pilot programme in Denver, Colorado, that had mental health specialists instead of police respond to non-violent emergency calls…
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How People of Color Can Find Joy and Respite in the Outdoors
Spending time outdoors—whether for activities like running, cycling, walking, or even taking some quiet time to soak in all that…
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Kid Cudi Opens up About His Mental Health Journey at the 2022 NewYork-Presbyterian Youth Anxiety Center Dinner
Over the last few years, Kid Cudi has become the face of vulnerability and recovery in an otherwise closed-off music…
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In The Happiest Place On Earth, A Revolution In Mental Health Care
Mental health crises are making headlines across the world. And even pre-Covid, in 2017, the WHO recorded a 13 percent…
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10 Ways to Cope With Anxiety When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed and Very Not Okay
Think of this small practice as a way to hit the reset button. “It can be as simple as listening…
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I’m a Therapist Who Tried MDMA—Here’s How the Experience Shaped My Perspective on Psychedelic Therapy
The onset effects of MDMA can be physically and emotionally intense. For me, this intensity felt like an unmasking that…
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What’s the Safest Way to Try Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Right Now?
Therapy and medication are currently the most powerful tools we have to treat mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder…
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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Is Transforming the Way We Think About Mental Health Care
The drug’s signature effects are feelings of emotional connectedness, closeness, warmth, and empathy, which tend to last for three to…
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Dove Cameron Opens Up About Her Depression and Dysphoria: ‘I’m Struggling More Than Half the Time’
Dove Cameron is learning to take up space as herself. The singer and actor recently shared on Instagram images of…
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Entrepreneur Burnout – As A Report Highlights The Emotional Toll Of Covid, Should Founders Be Taking More Time Off?
Jessica Rose learned lessons from her burnout experience Jewellers Academy According to a survey commissioned by accountancy software company, Xero,…
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The Trauma of Living With a Chronic Illness Haunted Me for 20 Years
That’s the first traumatic memory that I ever recovered and worked through with my current therapist, four years ago now.…
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The Definition of Trauma Is Evolving—Here’s How That Can Help Us Heal
Traumatic experiences can also radically change the way a person thinks of themselves and the world at large. Feelings like…
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Here’s How to Find Empathetic Mental Health Support for Your Trauma
Finally, you’ll want to learn about how the therapist works, Dr. Crawford says. In addition to some of the points…
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6 Ways to Draw Fitness Boundaries When Your Home Is Your Gym
“Ditch the rules of what you ‘should’ be doing,’” Barb Puzanovova, CPT, founder of The Non-Diet Trainer, tells SELF. “Movement…
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7 Questions Anyone With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Should Ask Their Doctor
After her diagnosis, Kristen received a pamphlet from her doctor’s office explaining how to manage hidradenitis suppurativa at every stage,…
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Here’s How We’re Exploring the Future of Mental Health All Throughout May
At SELF, our mission is to help all our readers take control of their health, in whatever ways that means…
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Naomi Osaka Is Just Getting Started
At the Indian Wells Open earlier this year, Naomi Osaka’s return to tennis was continuing wonderfully. She seemed at ease…
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Tika Sumpter on Miscarriage and Motherhood: ‘The More I Share, the More People Will Feel Validated’
In addition to seeing her own therapist, Sumpter and James go to couples therapy every week as well. “I have…
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Jada Pinkett Smith Opened Up About Her Anxiety, and How Her Daughter Helped
Actor Jada Pinkett Smith recently came to the realization that she experienced “some anxiety” while growing up, and it was her daughter,…
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Psychology Experts on Whether Manifesting Actually Works
Another potential downside to be aware of: If you attempt to manifest something important and things don’t go your way,…
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Selena Gomez Explains Why She Hasn’t Been on Social Media for Over 4 Years
With 310 million followers and counting, Selena Gomez has the fifth-most-followed account on Instagram. Clearly, her social media platforms are…
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Peloton Star Tunde Oyeneyin on Worrying About Other People’s Opinions: ‘I’d Rather Put My Focus on Love’
You might know Tunde Oyeneyin as the Peloton spin instructor with chiseled arms who flashes an innocuous smile right before…
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5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The life of an entrepreneur is taxing in every way imaginable. Challenges…
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‘Don’t Weigh Me’ Cards Didn’t Exist When I Was Young. So Here’s How I Set Boundaries With the Scale.
When I first heard about the “please don’t weigh me” cards that swept through social media a few months back,…
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C-Sections Aren’t Failures—So Let’s Stop Treating Them That Way
I’m still working towards taking my birth-story power back. When I heard my doctor utter the dreaded words, “It’s time…
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Here’s Why Treating Bipolar Disorder Can Be So Complex
As with any medication, it’s a good idea to ask your doctor about side effects and what to look out…
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6 Ways People With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Talk About Sex With Partners
I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa when I was 15. This chronic condition causes extremely painful lesions that commonly appear…
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XiaoIce robot users have ended up in therapy for falling in love with their Artificial Intelligence
August 26, 2021 6 min read This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist…
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My Bedtime Routine: Paralympian Jessica Long on Why She’s a ‘Bit of a Diva’ at Bedtime
In our Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make…
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Free Webinar | August 10: How to Implement Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace
Discover how to become a better leader in the workplace and be more mindful of your employees’ mental health when…
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