The saying “fake it till you make it” may seem cliché, but it has some value for mental health professionals. Mental health professionals explain the meaning…
Have you ever chosen to go without makeup at work to “let the skin breathe” after years of struggling with acne? If you have, you would…
Typically, therapy is a time for venting about loved ones, discussing work stressors, or meditating on monumental childhood events. The uncomfortable truths from these deep conversations…
A suicide hotline recently changed its number to just 988. If you’re distressed or tempted to hurt yourself, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Using…
Do you prefer to have background noise at all times? Perhaps you use the TV or music to break up the silence. Psychologists suggest that there…
It’s easy to assume that everyone is sinking into quicksand as they navigate another busy day. You may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder if this feeling is accompanied…
Unfortunately, racism seldom comes as a surprise, which is bad news for marginalized communities. Although it occasionally surprises, it can also be depressing, frightening, and irrational.…
The dark is frequently connected to terrifying things, thanks to ghost stories and horror films. And for many people, especially children, this connection can cause real…
Introverts spend a lot of time alone. Although I enjoy my own company, I also need time to recharge. Extroverts, however, get energized by being around…
The concept of “core memories” isn’t real. Pixar’s “Inside Out” popularized the idea by describing core memories as “crucial times in someone’s life” and those that…