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GoodTherapy Participates in 2019 Out of the Darkness Walk
On a brisk October Saturday morning at Marathon Park in Olympia, Washington, GoodTherapy team members participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) annual Out ... Read More
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GoodTherapy Participates in AFSP’s 2018 Out of the Darkness Walk
In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, GoodTherapy team members participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) 2018 Out of the Darkness Community ... Read More
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9 Out of 10 Caregivers for People with Dementia Get Inadequate Sleep
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious problem in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. One ... Read More
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Study: Many Youth Seeking Therapy Want to Discuss Spirituality
Regular attendance of religious services has declined with time, according to data from Gallup. Yet many Americans still say spirituality is an important part of their life. Over half (51%) ... Read More
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Study: Monogamous and Nonmonogamous Relationships Equally Happy
Consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) relationship styles may be increasing in popularity. Nonmonogamy describes when someone has more than one romantic partner at once. Consensual nonmonogamy requires ... Read More
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‘Helicopter’ Parenting May Harm Kids’ Self-Control
Many parents feel anxious about their kids’ safety and are eager to help their kids succeed. Others feel pressured to conform to cultural norms and track all aspects of their children’s ... Read More
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Study: Herpes More Common in Brains of People With Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that attacks memory, personality, and executive function. Previous research has identified a number of modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s. ... Read More
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Study: Meditation Can Change Body’s Response to Stress
Many studies show meditation can reduce stress. Yet most studies have relied on subjective measurements of stress, such as self-reports. Little research has quantified how much meditation ... Read More
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The Long-Lasting Mental Health Effects of Family Separation
Since the United States Department of Justice announced its “Zero Tolerance Policy for Criminal Illegal Entry,” over 2,000 children have been separated from their guardians. Affected ... Read More
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Mental Health Impact of Police Shootings of Unarmed Black People
The Lancet has published new research on the link between police shootings and mental health. The study found police shootings of unarmed black people undermine mental health in black communities. According ... Read More
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1 in 3 Americans Takes Drugs Linked to Increased Depression Risk
More than 200 common medications list depression as a possible side effect. Some are psychotropic drugs such as anti-anxiety pills. Other drugs are for physical ailments such as high blood ... Read More
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First Study of Its Kind Links Autism and Homelessness
Autistic adults may be over-represented among the homeless population, according to new research published in the journal Autism. This is the first peer-reviewed study to analyze the link ... Read More
