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When people experience a significant loss, such as the death of a spouse or child, shock and pain may make them feel like there is no hope for a normal...
The Best Way to Manage Anger in the Moment
Anger is a tough emotion. It feels so urgent and all-consuming. And we feel like we have to act on it. Right. Now. And so,...
Bipolar Disorder On The Page
When I was newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was a bit shell shocked. There I was, coming out of a suicide attempt and psych ward and moving in with my parents at twenty-seven with a new label : bipolar disorder....
11 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
Dorothy recently lost her father to complications related to Alzheimer’s. Over the past ten years, she watched her dad deteriorate and become a shell of his former self. By the...
Befriending Depression
If you’re reading this, there’s a chance you or someone you love lives with depression, and I say lives with for a reason. In this blog, I want to pose...
Today I Love Sunny Saturdays
Today I love sunny Saturdays that are threatening to warm up a bit. I love that we are on our way to the cottage eventually to move some things there before the renovation here at the house gets fully underway....
Psychology Around the Net: February 22, 2020
In this week’s Psychology Around the Net, we explore the mental health benefits of exercising alone, how poor concentration feels in bipolar disorder, how to avoid depression during menopause, the...
People Don’t Outgrow the Effects of Childhood Trauma Just Because They Become Adults
Scrolling through Facebook this morning, I passed a picture someone had posted, which said, “Stop blaming your parents for how you turned out. You’re grown now. Your mistakes are your own....
Shame: What It Is and How to Fight It
Shame. A concept that can stand alone. For it carries enough power to. It is the terrifying force many of us have to fight every day....
‘Green’ Only Goes So Far When Consumers Weigh Product Choices
More and more customers are interested in buying ethical products, including those made with sustainable and eco-friendly materials and produced under good working conditions. But unfortunately, a new German study...
When and How to End Antidepressant Treatment And Avoid Withdrawal Symptoms
Many experts are now recommending that individuals who have taken antidepressants for years should consider coming off the medication, if symptoms have been resolved. However, researchers warn that terminating this...
Helping Doctors Break Bad News More Effectively
Despite established guidelines on how to break bad news to patients, many physicians report insufficient training on how to conduct these challenging conversations. Now a new study by Northwestern University...
When Both Parents Eat Veggies, Kids More Likely to Follow Their Example
When both parents set a positive example by eating vegetables, fruits and berries, their young children are more likely to follow their lead, according to a new study from the...
