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 […]
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As long as the demand for teletherapy continues to rapidly grow, there will be more innovation in the various technologies that enable virtual mental health services. Here, we’ll take a look at future trends in online therapy and how advances like AI could play a role. Growing Popularity of Teletherapy Everyone wants convenience. This extends […]
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Loneliness is an epidemic in its own right, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, it reached all-time high levels. While the rates of reported loneliness have subsided with the removal of mandated social distancing and lockdowns, 24% of adults under the age of 30 and 27% of lower-income households still report experiencing frequent loneliness, according to […]
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Couples today face many relationship challenges. Teletherapy offers a convenient way to address these issues while strengthening their relationship…. The Teletherapy Boom: The Rise of Online Counseling Online counseling has dramatically increased in popularity in recent years. The most significant increase occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person counseling was drastically curtailed or nonexistent. Since […]
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Women face many societal pressures and expectations. On one hand, women receive the message that they must enter the workforce and thrive within it. On the other, they must also be a good mother who’s available to her children and a good wife. When it feels like society expects perfection, but perfection feels unattainable, that […]