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The Psychological Effects of Clutter
Many people know that when someone is experiencing a bout of depression they may avoid cleaning and allow their living space to become cluttered and disorganized. This is often because depression drains one’s energy and…
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How to Deal With Homesickness While in College
Many people describe college as the best time of their lives. However, for some people, the transition from living at home with their parents to being out on their own can be very challenging. Homesickness…
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How Working From Home Can Impact Your Mental Health
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, many people had to switch from working in an office environment to working remotely from home. While for some this change was temporary, more people are continuing to…
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Investing in Your Mental Health in the New Year
It’s a new year and with it comes a fresh start and a second chance to begin living your life to the fullest. One of the best favors that you can do for yourself as…
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How to Help a Child Who Is Being Bullied
For many parents, finding out that their child is being bullied is their worst nightmare. Bullying can occur starting from a young age and can even occur well into high school. It comes in a…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Give Back
Everyone knows that giving back is a nice thing to do because it is an act of selflessness that helps the community. We also know that giving feels good, even when it is done in…
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Supporting Friend’s Struggling with Mental Illness
Mental illness continues to plague much of the nation, and unfortunately, many cases often go overlooked and undiagnosed. It can be hard to know how to support a friend who is struggling with mental illness,…
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Reducing the Stigma of Schizophrenia
The stigmatization surrounding mental illness began over 100 years ago, before psychological and social sciences became research fields. There are all different types of stigma — such as public stigma, social stigma, and label avoidance…
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How Our Five Senses Affect Our Mental Health
Effective treatments for mental illnesses typically take place in a treatment center. Some centers require clients to attend therapy multiple times over the course of the day, while others require clients to attend weekly sessions….