Let’s be real for a moment: Being a person can be exhausting. As humans, we carry a lot on our shoulders and don’t always give our bodies and minds the rest they need to recharge. …
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Mental Health Tips and Insights
Politics and Mental Health: 4 Tips for Coping During Uneasy Times
Are you struggling to manage your mental health because of recent political events? Do you find yourself constantly checking social media for an update or spending hours online …
Teletherapy vs. In-Person Therapy: Why Hybrid Counseling Is So Effective
Teletherapy has forever changed the way we look at mental health care. A couple of years the word “therapy” may have evoked images of a cushioned chair, bookcases lined with …
Is Social Media Making Us More or Less Isolated During the Pandemic
Is it bad to use social media for connection during a pandemic? Using social media too much can amplify anxiety and depression, and generally make us feel lonelier and more …
The Elephant in the Room: Five Steps for Expressing Needs to Your Partner
Dear Ellie: How do I express needs to my partner? Dear Ellie, I have been dating my partner for a little over a year, and we are both recently graduated from college. It was …