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Climate change and mental health
August 3, 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.
How community engagement benefits your mental health
August 3, 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.
To end violence against teen girls, start with teen boys
August 3, 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?
The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health
August 8, 2023 | 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.
Podcast roundup: Transformative moments in Black history
August 24, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Racism still permeates our country, despite profound changes since June 19, 1865. These storytellers reflect on slices of the Black American experience.
3 misconceptions about body positivity
August 31, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.
Judith Matz, LCSW, shares three common misconceptions about body positivity to consider as you move toward accepting and loving yourself.
How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men
September 6, 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.
How to create positive change every day
September 13, 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.
The relationship between faith and therapy
September 14, 2023 | Written by Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDiv
Mental health professionals and faith leaders offer different kinds of guidance that can work together to help people through difficulties in their lives.