We often hear that happiness comes from within. However, Dr. Bella DePaulo posits this does not always hold true. In her Psychology Today article, she argues that many external factors such as discrimination and inequity affect one's happiness. Here is a link to...
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Mystery Of Memory
The scientific community is always making strides towards better understanding how our brains work. Dr. Tali Shenfield writes about how memory works in her blog article on examinedexistence.com http:/examinedexistence.com/the-mystery-of-memory-how-memory-works/
Selena Gomez Says Therapy Completely Changed Her Life
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How Business Leaders Can Help Foster Mental Health In The Workplace
Businesses that are more in tune with the mental wellness of their employees are so far ahead of the curve. Jenny Che writes about businesses that are trying to raise awareness of mental illnesses, increase access to mental health services, and to de-stigmatize...
The Mysterious Link Between Autism and Extraordinary Abilities
Some estimate that 1 in 3 with Autism may possess exceptional skills and abilities. In the Atlantic, Linda Marsh follows a young man's story and explores the possible link between Autism and savants. Here is a link to the article:...
How One Gene Contributes To Two Diseases
Advances in research has scientists better understand the etiology of certain diseases. In a recent study at MIT, scientists discovered the Shank3 gene is implicated in Autism and Schizophrenia. Here is a link to the article:...
A DBT Skill To Feel Motivated And Confident
We all get stuck and feel unmotivated at various points. In HealthyPlace.com, Emily Roberts writes about how to conquer lack of motivation by using DBT skills. Here is a link to the article:...
How Parental Anxiety Impacts Our Kids
In today's day and age, we are constantly reminded by media that life is full of uncertainty. With more gun shootings, school lock-downs, and threats of terrorism, it's difficult to not worry about our children, families, and safety. However, it is important to keep...
No, Suicides Don’t Rise During The Holidays
According to the CDC, 40,000+ individuals die from suicide each year in the United States. It is a major epidemic and requires attention from every community so there are efforts at education, resources, outreach, and prevention. As with anything else, there are...
Stuck With Stress: When Overwhelm Becomes Obsessive
Stress is a part of our lives and can be difficult to manage over a short or longer period of time. Once we feel we are on top of things, more things pile up and result in us being out of balance and overwhelmed. In Goodtherapy.org, Angela Avery, MA gives tips for...