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Exercise and mental health

January 29, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Exercise can benefit your mental and physical health, but it also has the potential to do harm. Learn to tell the difference and to exercise healthfully.

The internal threat of medical trauma

November 10, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sacha McBain, PhD

Trauma in a medical setting is not new, but experts have only recently begun to study the long-term impact it can have on our mental and physical health.

Do allergies affect your mental health?

October 16, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Sneezes, sniffles, swelling, itching…allergy symptoms can make it hard to function, which may impact your mental health. These strategies can help you cope.

How bariatric surgery can affect your mental health

September 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW

If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, eating disorder expert Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir has guidance on how to protect your mental health before and after.

Put me in, coach! Just don’t stress me out

September 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Bill Reichle, LPC

Most American kids participate in sports. But with competitive leagues asking much more of athletes and families, there may be mental health risks at play.

How to get better sleep

August 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep, and getting too little can harm your mental and physical health. Follow these tips to regain your rest.

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