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What happiness isn’t

March 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

It’s easy to mistake excitement or achievement for happiness, but those adrenaline bursts fade quickly. Here’s how to spot and cultivate lasting happiness.

Why self-love can be challenging for women

May 2, 2023 | Written by Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA

Self-love means consistently valuing yourself as a person. But when society sets impossible standards for womanhood, it can be hard to see your own worth.

Ask a Therapist: Fears and anxieties

June 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Kevin Chapman, PhD, and Ilyse Kennedy, LPC, LMFT

Join host Amye Archer and guests Kevin Chapman and Ilyse Kennedy for insightful advice on managing everyday parental anxiety and pandemic travel fear.

What is LGBTQIA+ imposter syndrome?

July 11, 2023 | Written by Kirsten Fuchs | Featuring Hayden Dawes, MSW, LCSW, LCAS

Even if you’re confident in your identity, this type of imposter syndrome may spring from concern you aren’t “queer enough” for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The slow burn of anticipatory grief

July 12, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Jasmine Cobb, LCSW

Getting a terminal diagnosis—or loving someone who does—may give you more time to prepare. Yet it can also mean that grief starts long before life ends.

Who’s lucky enough for Lucky Girl syndrome?

July 27, 2023 | Written by Brianna Paruolo, MSEd, CMHC-LP

Healthy positive thinking can have emotional benefits. But as the TikTok phenomenon of Lucky Girl syndrome shows, luck has very little to do with it.

What is bipolar disorder?

July 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy. Learn about symptoms, types, and treatment options.

Fear: What it is and how to manage it

July 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Fear is a common, natural emotion that helps keep us safe, but having too much can make it hard to function. Find out how to recognize and manage your fears.

How to break a bad habit for good

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Habits are behaviors that become automatic. Find out how to break bad habits and replace them with healthy ones using the cue-routine-rewards system.

How to tell the difference between sadness and depression

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

The characteristics of sadness and the symptoms of depression can look similar. Follow this guidance to tell them apart and seek treatment as needed.

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