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There's Actually A Psychological Reason You Keep Your Frenemies Around
Despite the toxicity, many people struggle to let go of frenemies. Experts break down the reasons.
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People Who Were Raised by Extremely Frugal Parents Often Develop These 12 Traits as Adults
People grow up with a range of financial means. Psychologists weigh in on the 12 common traits of people who were raised by extremely frugal parents.
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How To Calm Down In Any Situation
Overwhelmed? Spiraling? Frustrated? Learning how to calm down isn’t always easy, but these expert-backed tips can help you reset your mind and body in any stressful moment.
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How to Help Your Elderly Parents Start Decluttering and Downsizing
Whether your loved one is moving to a smaller home, transitioning to senior living or simplifying their lifestyle, it's important to be empathetic and supportive during this often emotional process.
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9 Daily Habits to Boost Your Mental Health
Caring for your mental health takes daily effort, but supportive routines and seeking help when needed can greatly improve your overall well-being.
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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Using Dating Apps
Ghosting, rejection, social anxiety and more can take a toll on your mental health while you're using dating apps. Here are 11 ways you can take care of your mental health while finding a match online.
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Cyberbullying and Substance Use: How Digital Harassment Fuels Teen Addiction
Cyberbullying is a constant digital threat to teens, harming mental health and linking to higher substance use—unlike traditional bullying, it follows them 24/7.
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Children Experience Verbal Violence, These Are the Lurking Impacts
Verbal abuse, especially when constant, could harm a child's mental development even more than physical abuse.
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10 Psychological Tricks That Will Help You Achieve What You Want
Experienced manipulators specially study different methods of influencing people. Dr. Deborah Vinall discusses psychological methods for different situations.
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Healing from Toxic Relationships: How To Survive And Thrive After Psychological Abuse
Psychological abuse can leave deep and lasting scars, affecting all aspects of a person’s life. Healing from such toxic relationships requires resilience, support, and effective strategies.
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Why We Fear Happiness And How To Unlock Joy
Dr. Deborah Vinall shares insight on why happiness can be discomforting — and what to do about it.
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Women In Wellness: Deborah Vinall On Five Lifestyle Tweaks
Today, more than ever, wellness is at the forefront of societal discussions. Dr. Deborah Vinall shares her story and insight on five lifestyle tweaks that will help support people’s journey towards better wellbeing.
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