Brain and Body information

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May 31, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Your hormones are always in flux, which affects your mental and physical health. Find out how to keep yours balanced for a healthier mind and body.

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Aging Brain Gender Hormones LGBTQIA+ Men Menopause Menstruation Mind-Body Moods Self-Care Stress Wellness Women

Body image and mental health

May 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

How you think and feel about your appearance can affect your sense of self-worth. Follow these tips to build a body image that supports your mental health.

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Body Image Body Positivity Culture Dieting Disordered Eating Eating Disorders Self-Awareness Self-Care Self-Esteem

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Disabilities and mental health

May 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Having a disability and struggling with your mental health are two separate conditions that may intersect in different ways.

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Disabilities Identity Mind-Body Physical Impairment

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Neurodivergent, neurodiversity, and neurotypical meanings

May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn what it means to be neurodivergent, symptoms of neurodivergence, what neurotypical means, and why neurodiversity is important.

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ADHD Autism Cognitive Ability Neurodivergent Neurodiversity Neurotypical

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Feeling bad about feeling bad about your body

April 19, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Judith Matz, LCSW

Diet culture has changed, but it’s still here—and now body positivity has entered the chat. If you feel stuck in the middle, the right therapist can help.

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Body Image Body Positivity Dieting Disordered Eating Eating Disorders Self-Esteem

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Do allergies affect your mental health?

March 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Sneezes, sniffles, swelling, itching…allergy symptoms can make it hard to function, which may impact your mental health. These strategies can help you cope.

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Anxiety Depression Emotions Food Medications Mind-Body Moods Parents Physical Health Stress Wellness

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Burnout and the body

February 27, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

Self-care is often touted as the cure for personal and professional burnout. But health expert Emily Nagoski, PhD, argues that love is a more powerful response.

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Burnout For Therapists Psychotherapy Networker Self-Care Self-Compassion Stress

Exercise and mental health

January 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Exercise can benefit your mental and physical health, but it also has the potential to do harm. Learn to tell the difference and to exercise healthfully.

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Body Image Exercise Moods Physical Health Self-Development Stress Management

What is the polyvagal theory?

January 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

The polyvagal theory shows how the nervous system responds to stress and offers insight into the mind-body connection. Learn how this theory is used in therapy.

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Mind-Body Nervous System Polyvagal Theory Stress

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Menstrual cycle and mental health: PMS, periods, and menopause

December 15, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team

The fluctuating hormones and other changes associated with your period and menopause can affect both your physical and mental health.

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Menopause Menstruation Perimenopause Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder