Between 1972 and 1978, John Wayne Gacy (1942-1994) killed at least 33 boys and young men by luring them into his home under the pretense of offering them money, work, or a place to stay if they were homeless. Gacy buried most of his victims in a crawl space under his house in Chicago. Other […]
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Over the past year, you’ve made strides in your mental health journey—sometimes in big leaps, and at other times, slow, painstaking steps. For most people, progress doesn’t come in life-changing epiphanies but in slowly adopting day-to-day habits that move you toward your goals. For that reason, it can be difficult to recognize the difference between […]
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“I was so embarrassed and ashamed of how we lived that a knock on the door terrified me.” “We regularly had to eat meals standing up, because the kitchen table was inundated with piles and piles of stuff.” The effects of a hoarding problem can extend to one’s children, creating mental health challenges for the […]
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Stories of mass shootings are tragically commonplace in the United States. There isn’t a week that goes by without a gut-wrenching story in the news about another senseless act of violence. In 2022 alone, the Gun Violence Archive recorded 647 mass shootings in the United States. As of mid-November of 2023, the nation has seen […]
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Depression has a grip on millions of people. Far more than feeling sad, depression can leave you feeling hopeless, apathetic, and worthless. And despite the condition being so widespread, it often feels like other people just don’t understand what it’s like. For listeners and creators alike, music offers a way to manage feelings we otherwise […]
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Anxiety and panic disorders are common in this country. The following insights into panic disorders are for informational purposes only. If severe anxiety and panic is negatively impacting your quality of life and you suspect you may have a panic disorder, consult a licensed mental health professional. Understanding Panic Disorder: Signs and Symptoms When a […]
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Few things in recent history have had such a significant impact on so many people worldwide as COVID-19. In the United States alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports over 1.1 million deaths and over 100 million confirmed cases, highlighting the virus’s devastating impact on families nationwide. Along with the virus itself, the […]
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Have you ever thought about taking a social anxiety test? Social anxiety can’t be that big of a thing, can it? If you believe depictions of personal interaction portrayed in the media, you’d be convinced that everyone easily meets new people and has a good time. That’s not reality, however. It’s acting. While not as […]
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Hypercritical personality types may not receive as much attention as they should. Yet, hypercritical personality disorders are very evident in today’s society and appear to be on the rise. Hypercritical Personality Disorder: Unpacking the Term An analysis of the word “hypercritical” shows how the two words, “hyper” and “critical,” are essential elements of the definition […]
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Long COVID (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to a variety of often debilitating symptoms that persist for weeks or months after a person recovers from a COVID infection. Long COVID involves both physical and psychological symptoms that affect people differently. For some, symptoms are mild and manageable. For others, symptoms are so severe […]