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Processing the Grief of Chronic Illness
When contemplating the concept of grief, it is almost universally applied to situations involving the death of a loved one. While this is a common cause for mourning, it’s only one of the many reasons for bereavement.
Why Immigrants Are Experiencing Record Numbers of Depression
Even the most casual look at human history will reveal far too many instances of oppression, conflict, and more. Up until very recently, most of these harmful events were not experienced in real-time.
The Mental Health Effects of Restrictive Immigration Policies
Over the past decade or so, it’s become increasingly challenging to have productive conversations about any topic that falls under the rubric of “politics.” A prime example of this is anything that can be labeled as “immigration.” The societal schisms and the direct effect on real-life humans are enough to challenge anyone’s mental well-being.
What is Illness Anxiety Disorder?
Health anxiety has been around for a long, long time. It’s been called hypochondria or hypochondriasis. The official name is illness anxiety disorder. By any name, the concept of experiencing relentless worry about one’s state of health is far from new. That said, it sure kicked into high gear about five years ago.
How to Survive the Empty Nest
When a couple struggles through the experience of their children moving out, it’s not a specific diagnosis. What they’re enduring involves a dizzying array of emotions that stir up old triggers while creating new ones.
How Does Social Media Affect Sleep?
The rise of social media reads like a work of fiction. In 2012, it was something that only 5 percent of adults participated in. Fast forward to today, and that number is at least 73 percent.
How Grief Rewrites the Brain
Your brain responds to loss in some ways, just as it would to any serious threat. That loss can involve things such as relationships, jobs, geographical locations, finances, and so on.
Understanding the 4 Trauma Responses
At first glance, some readers may assume this post is not for them. However, since at least 7 out of 10 adults have endured a traumatic event, this topic is seriously needed.
Gaslighting in Relationships: How to Spot It and How to Deal With It
It seems like everyone is talking about gaslighting these days. However, if you aren’t careful with the information you’re getting, you can ironically be gaslighted about gaslighting.
The Psychological Impact of Political Attacks Against Immigrants
For most of human existence, we were mostly unaware of what was happening just a few towns over — never mind on another continent. So, while the digital age has brought some interesting developments, it’s also set us up to be bombarded with information.
How Social Media Can Contribute to Insomnia
It’s hardly breaking news that social media is ubiquitous. At least three-quarters of people use social media, and the results are mixed.
How Do I Know If Someone Is Gaslighting Me?
The concept of gaslighting has become a major topic of discussion on social media — primarily related to romantic relationships. But did you know that you can also face gaslighting from friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers, or even online acquaintances?
Can a Narcissist Change?
The short answer is yes. But there’s plenty of context to consider. Gathering this context involves some deep self-education along with, of course, working with a qualified professional.
Exploring the 6 Types of Narcissism
Go ahead and log onto any social media platform. In less than a minute of scrolling, you’re bound to encounter some kind of post that mentions narcissism.
How to Recognize Narcissistic Abuse: Key Indicators and Warning Signs
Narcissistic abuse can be hard to spot, especially because it doesn’t always involve physical violence.
What is Narcissistic Gaslighting?
Thanks to social media, certain psychology terms can suddenly go viral. These days, it seems you can’t avoid conversations about narcissism and gaslighting. In theory, this can be a good thing. Awareness is vital, but so is accuracy.
The Overlap Between Codependency and Narcissism
Narcissism and codependency have become popular buzzwords over the past couple of years. However, social media posts rarely equate to useful knowledge.
How to Recognize and Cope with Narcissistic Behavior in Your Relationship
It’s a good thing that mental health awareness has never been higher. However, getting your information from content like memes is not a good idea.
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Treat Your Anxiety
Thanks to the introduction of social media, most of us now appreciate how widespread anxiety disorders are. Everyone talks about them, complains about them, and makes memes about them.
How to Cope with Feelings of Depression After Divorce
If we were to believe pop culture portrayals of divorce, we’d be stuck in a pattern of cynical, black-and-white thinking. Divorce is much more than a stand-up comedian’s punch line. It’s a complex experience — brimming with nuance and worthy of our full attention.