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To end violence against teen girls, start with teen boys

May 16, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Kenneth V. Hardy, PhD

Teen girls are reporting more assaults, mainly by boys their age. How can we get to the root of the problem by addressing signs of violence before it starts?

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Anger Culture Family Group Therapy Isolation Men Parents Sexual Assault Teens

Climate change and mental health

May 15, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Climate change and extreme weather events can create both acute and chronic mental health issues for affected individuals and communities.

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Anxiety Climate Change Culture Eco-Anxiety Grief Natural Disasters Social Anxiety

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Income and mental health

May 2, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

What you earn, your education, and your job can all affect your mental health. Explore the impact of your financial situation on your state of mind.

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Culture Identity Money Poverty Society Socioeconomic Class Trauma

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How community engagement benefits your mental health

February 24, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Charissa Pizarro, PsyD

Giving back to your community through volunteering and activism has a positive impact on everyone—including you, says psychologist Charissa Pizarro.

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Community Compassion Fatigue Culture Happiness Self-Esteem Self-Improvement Society

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Can therapy help when it’s not your own?

February 21, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

Podcasts like “Dear Therapists” let millions of listeners experience therapy firsthand—kind of. Are these shows for real, and do they really help?

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Culture For Therapists Podcasts Talk Therapy Technology

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How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men

February 16, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

There’s nothing unhealthy about being strong, capable, or assertive. But violent and destructive behavior can hurt everyone—including men themselves.

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Culture Discrimination Domestic Violence Gender Identity LGBTQIA+ Men Sexual Assault Society Women

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How to create positive change every day

January 15, 2023 | Written by Lillian Gibson, PhD

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for justice, peace, and freedom. You can honor his legacy by taking these simple but powerful actions in your daily life.

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African Americans Community Culture Holidays Identity Positivity Race Self-Development Society

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3 misconceptions about body positivity

November 10, 2022 | Published by PESI Inc.

Judith Matz, LCSW shares 3 common misconceptions about body positivity to consider as you work with clients to move from body shame to body positivity.

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Body Image Body Positivity Self-Development

The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health

November 8, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team

COVID-19 has increased depression, anxiety, and stress for people around the world. Find out how to cope with the long-term impact of the pandemic.

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COVID Depression Grief Isolation Pandemic