How do we cope with unending communal grief and trauma?
Just a month into 2023, we’ve already suffered more than 1,600 gun deaths in the US. Whether it’s a mass shooting, police brutality, or family …
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The dangers of co-rumination
Sometimes it’s better to stop talking about your problems. Lots of us do it. Something happens that confuses or upsets us, and we rush to …
Top signs your loved one has a personality disorder
Do interactions with a loved one, neighbor or co-worker often leave you feeling exasperated and confused? Do you walk on eggshells or feel constantly on …
The sky is falling! The sky is falling!
How to stop catastrophizing when you feel as if your world is caving in. For those of us living with anxiety or depression, it’s easy …
Sadness is useful. Depression is not.
Learn to spot the difference so you can embrace sad moods but seek help if they turn into depression. In our race to “hack” happiness …
Why do girls get overlooked for an autism diagnosis?
Is this another case of the squeaky wheel getting the grease, old-fashioned gender bias, or something else? Like many areas of study related to the …
Does winter darkness get you down? Light therapy may help.
For some of us, the end of daylight savings time earlier this week blew the lid off a creeping seasonal depression that started so small …
What to say when your child feels anxious
Connect with them and explore their fears. Your child looks outside and sees kids playing in the yard next door. She really wants to join …
How to manage the Adderall shortage
What’s worse than jumping through hoops to get your Adderall medication? Jumping through those hoops and then being told that your prescription is on backorder. …
Use your “dive reflex” to calm down instantly
With a bag of frozen peas or a bowl of cold water, you can curb strong emotions and trick your body into relaxation mode. Do …