One of the biggest obstacles in managing mental health problems is the lack of access to treatment. In many areas, the average person simply doesn’t have many options for counseling. Sometimes, they may not have any accessible therapists. However, that is changing thanks to a massive increase in telehealth services. Now, rather than having to […]
Author Archives: Kristina Robb Dover
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If stress is wearing you down, you’re far from alone. In 2023, 58% of American adults reported experiencing long-term stress—an increase of 10% since 2019. The same group also saw a significant increase in mental health diagnoses, from 31% in 2019 to 45% in 2023. When you’re stressed, your body releases a myriad of hormones […]
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Vision loss impacts the way you experience and navigate the world. For many people, not only does it affect their ability to enjoy favorite hobbies, connect with loved ones and monitor their surroundings, but it can lead to a loss of confidence and independence. This often has a profound impact on their mental health. Fortunately, […]
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A single toxic coworker can make each day at your workplace unbearable. Even worse, it often seems like management will reward toxic behavior, rather than punish it. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Not only are toxic colleagues far more common than they should be, but that feeling of negativity earning success […]
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According to recent data from the National Council on Aging, hearing loss affects nearly 61 million Americans aged 12 and over, with about 16% of those aged 20 and over reporting some degree of hearing loss. It can happen in one or both ears, and it may come on gradually or suddenly. In any case, […]
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Your emotions are an integral part of who you are. They help you understand yourself, your situation and the world around you. Unfortunately, they’re not always positive. Some people have a tendency to suppress their emotion, pushing them aside when they feel uncomfortable to avoid dealing with them. Maybe you don’t know what to do […]
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Growing numbers of people are turning to online therapy for help with mental health issues like anxiety or depression. In that process, one common question that comes up is whether teletherapists can prescribe medication. We’ll explore this and other related questions, starting with what a teletherapist does…. What Is a Teletherapist? Teletherapists are like traditional […]
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Nothing seems to quench the thirst like a cool glass of water, but many people take this humble resource for granted. Most assume that turning on a faucet will bring water for drinking, cooking, or bathing. However, many of us have also experienced that feeling of missing easy access to water when a natural disaster […]
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In the 1950s, an era often naively upheld as an ideal chapter in modern American history, approximately 65% of girls and women aged 15 and over were married. Today, many women are choosing a different path; one that delays marriage or even avoids it altogether. To be fair, remaining single isn’t always a choice. Plenty […]
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Anyone familiar with his work probably knows Wayne Brady as a shining, smiling star who constantly manages to stay upbeat and find a rich vein of humor in any situation. His career really began when he became a core part of the Whose Line Is It Anyway cast, where his impressive comedic talents earned him […]