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What is race-based traumatic stress (RBTS)?

June 9, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

RBTS is a type of chronic stress stemming from racism and race-related discrimination. Explore common causes and symptoms, as well as treatment options.

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African Americans Culture Discrimination Identity Race Race-Based Traumatic Stress Racial Trauma Society Stress Trauma

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What is imposter syndrome?

June 9, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Imposter syndrome is a pattern of doubting your own abilities and feeling like you’re not good enough. Learn how to recognize and move past this mindset.

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Anxiety Culture Emotions Identity Perfectionism Personality Self-Esteem Shame Social Workers Society

Baby Boomers and mental health

June 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers tend to be skeptical of mental health treatment, except in severe cases of trauma.

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Baby Boomers Culture Generations Society

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How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men

June 8, 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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Can therapy help when it’s not your own?

June 7, 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

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

Generation Alpha and mental health

May 30, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Generation Alpha includes people born after 2010, and their perspectives about mental health are still forming.

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Culture Generations Society

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Are mocktails really safe for recovering addicts?

May 19, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley | Featuring Megan Boardman, LCSW

Nonalcoholic beer, wine, and mocktails seem to be everywhere all at once. But for people in recovery, these options may be more triggering than healthful.

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Addiction Alcoholism Behavior Disorder Culture Disorders Habits Self-Help Society Substance Abuse Substances

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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.

Topics:

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