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The psychological effects of dating apps

June 12, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Dating apps can help you find your person, but they can also be hard on your mental health. Learn how to take care of yourself when you get on the apps.

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Apps Couples Culture Dating Intimacy Relationships Self-Esteem Technology

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.

Topics:

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

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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.

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

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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?

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Anger Culture Family Group Therapy Isolation Men Parents Sexual Assault Teens

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What is imposter syndrome?

August 29, 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 Imposter Syndrome Perfectionism Personality Self-Esteem Shame Social Workers Society

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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.

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

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.

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Culture Emotional Health Emotions Family For Therapists Relationships Religion Self-Development Spirituality Therapy

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Should we all quit social media?

September 29, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

More people are opting out of digital life for their mental health. But leaving social means you’ll need to find other ways to stay connected and informed.

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Addiction Community Culture Friendship Habits Relationships Screen Time Self-Awareness Social Media Stress Technology

Body image and mental health

January 2, 2024 | 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.

Topics:

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

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Can therapy help when it’s not your own?

January 19, 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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Culture For Therapists Podcasts Talk Therapy Technology

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