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Can therapy help when it’s not your own?

May 16, 2024 | 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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Climate change and mental health

May 16, 2024 | 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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Easing access to therapy for Black women and girls

May 15, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sharlene Kemler

People of color are much less likely to receive mental health care. In response to this systemic failure, the Loveland Foundation is helping clear the way.

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How community engagement benefits your mental health

May 15, 2024 | 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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How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men

May 16, 2024 | 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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How to create positive change every day

May 15, 2024 | 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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Income and mental health

May 14, 2024 | 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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The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health

May 14, 2024 | 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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To end violence against teen girls, start with teen boys

May 16, 2024 | 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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