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5 Things That Truly Helped Us Be There For Our Son’s Mental Illness
Unlike other illnesses, mental illness has a stigma attached to it, and we as a society are just not that equipped to help those suffering in our midst. Despite the rising cases of depression, anxiety,...
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Depression Is My Personal Death Star. Here’s How I’ve Learned to Handle It
Dads take care of their kids. We make sacrifices. It’s what we’re called to do. Except when it results in a planet getting blown up.Picture it: Luke’s in his X-Wing, hurtling down the Death Star...
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Havening: The Weird Hugging Technique That Will Fix Your Anxiety
Small daily rituals can help keep sadness and anxiety at bay. Running, yoga, deep breathing, spending time in nature, and turning off news alerts on your phone do real work. Exercise releases...
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How to Find a Good Therapist
In early July, about 39 percent of adults in the U.S. reported symptoms of anxiety or depression compared to about 11 percent in the first half of 2019. This is not surprising. Between parenting and...
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Being Open About My Depression Helps Me Be a Better Father
It’s a weekday morning and we are actually on time. It’s myself, my five-year-old and my three-year-old en route across town to their school. As a talkative five-year-old would, my son is squeezing out...
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Traditional Ideas of Masculinity Trap a Lot of Men. It’s Time to Escape.
Masculinity can be constricting. Every guy has at least one memory of feeling self-conscious or physically inadequate compared to their peers.“When you press us on this, oftentimes these stories are...
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How to Check on an Aging Parent’s Mental Health From Afar
Keeping up the connection to family has been particularly difficult this year. With many holiday gatherings now relegated to Zoom or FaceTime, many seniors are more isolated than ever. Although video...
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The 6 Best SAD Lamps for Seasonal Depression — And Why They Work
We made it through the winter solstice, and the days are finally getting longer — but not by much. The nights are still long and it still gets dark… a few minutes after lunch. If the sun setting at 5...
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1 in 3 People with COVID-19 Develops a Brain Disorder
Researchers have long suspected that COVID-19 takes a toll on the brain. Now a large study has confirmed that 1 in 3 people with the disease develop a neurological or psychiatric disorder within six...
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If You’re Anxious or Depressed, Working Out Is Even Better for Your Heart
You probably already know about the link between exercise and heart health: Regular exercise promotes a healthier heart and, in turn, a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. But a recent study...
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