Taking care of aging parents can be rewarding and frustrating. For many, it becomes almost a full-time job when they’re parenting aging parents. What often gets overlooked is the mental health of the caregiver. Estimates of family caregivers range from 48 to 53 million people. The average duration of caregiving is about 4.5 years, and some […]
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May
May
Grief is a normal part of living that most people experience after a significant loss. If the deceased is a loved one, the anguish and pain can be so intense that normal life functioning and personal well-being suffer. Online grief therapy may be a convenient, practical, and extremely beneficial way to get professional support during […]
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May
May
Braces can have a life-changing impact. After all, resolving dental issues can do wonders for a person’s self-esteem and significantly boost their self-image and confidence. However, wearing braces can also have a negative effect on mental health, especially in adults. The problem doesn’t stop at braces either. A variety of orthodontic equipment can have the […]
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May
May
Teletherapy opens a world of mental health resources for many people, providing access to services that may otherwise be out of reach due to someone’s schedule, geographic location, functional abilities or financial resources. While many companies have cropped up in recent years to meet the increased need for flexible mental health care solutions, not all […]
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May
May
A few months ago, the term “pandemic skip” started to gain traction on social media apps like TikTok as a way to describe the feeling of having been frozen in time during the pandemic. Your experience of aging might be one manifestation of this “skip.” You might be pushing 30, but if anyone asks how […]
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May
May
For many people, gender has a significant impact on the way they experience the world, as well as the challenges and traumas they face. Finding a therapist who specializes in providing therapy for women’s health issues can improve the overall outcome of treatment. Introduction: Recognizing the Importance of Specialized Therapy Everyone can benefit from therapy, […]
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May
May
Whether you ended the relationship yourself after serious self-reflection or you never saw it coming, breaking up is hard. It’s normal to feel a sense of profound loss, especially if you’ve been in the relationship for a long time or you thought you’d be together forever. Unfortunately, there are no instruction manuals to tell you […]
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May
May
The “Spoon Theory” is an extended metaphor describing the existential difficulties faced by people living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Introduced more than 20 years ago, by Christine Miserandino in her essay “The Spoon Theory,” this metaphor is Miserandino’s attempt to explain her emotions concerning her daily struggles with lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition. Miserandino […]
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May
May
If you find yourself in a mental health crisis, you may wonder whether you can go to an urgent care center for help. Can an urgent care center help, though, and if so, how? We’ll explore this question below, with a view to better understanding how urgent care services can support your mental health. Effectiveness […]
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Apr
Apr
When cells begin dividing rapidly and uncontrollably, they may form tissue masses called tumors. This abnormal cell growth usually comes from genetic mutations that regulate cellular reproduction and death. Tumors can be harmless (benign) or malignant (cancerous). Who develops an increased risk of cancer depends primarily on that person’s lifestyle choices, severity of exposure to […]