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Category Mental Health & Wellbeing

This category focuses on mental health, emotional balance, and psychological resilience. Articles explore practical approaches to wellbeing, stress management, and sustaining mental health in everyday life, work, and community settings.

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New Study Finds Link Between Cannabis Use and Psychiatric…

Marijuana (and other cannabis products) are popular choices to take the edge off difficult emotions. But in the case of anxiety and other psychiatric disorders, it may be doing more harm than good. As with any medical research, it’s important…

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Managing Bathroom Anxiety with Crohn’s Disease: Helpful Tips

Crohn’s disease is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes chronic inflammation in the bowel and digestive tract. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation explains that Crohn’s disease is part of a larger group of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affect the…

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Tips for Managing Trypophobia

Trypophobia is a condition characterized by fear or discomfort with patterns or clusters of small holes, per the Cleveland Clinic. Although the condition isn’t classified as a mental disorder, it can cause significant distress for those who experience it, says…

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Common Link Between Depression and Bone Health

Mental health conditions like depression can have a profound impact on your life. They affect how you feel, think, and behave. According to Columbia University Depression Evaluation Service director Dr. David Hellerstein and endocrinologist Dr. Marcella Walker, there are a few different ways…

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The Impact of Chronic Procrastination on Your Health

You may often hear procrastination being associated with college students who pull all-nighters to cram for last-minute exams, but according to the American Psychological Association, 1 in 5 American adults are believed to engage in chronic procrastination, meaning that 20%…

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Red Flags of Burnout: Signs to Watch For

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of labeling yourself as lazy when you struggle to muster the energy or motivation to complete tasks. However, there’s a critical distinction between laziness and burnout. Unlike burnout, laziness…

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Succeeding in College with ADHD: Helpful Tips

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD is often diagnosed during childhood, though symptoms of the condition typically last through adulthood, affecting… ADHD…

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Misconceptions About Mental Health on TikTok

When it comes to mental health, social media, particularly TikTok, is the epitome of a double-edged sword. As the Surgeon General’s Advisory on youth mental health points out, social media can play a major role in letting people struggling with…

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Results of the Phone Trend Digital Detox

It’s hard to deny that we’re constantly glued to our screens and always connected. Personally, we would go as far as saying that sharing TikToks has become a unique love language, and the ability to access random information at any…