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What to Do When Procrastination Stops Working for You February 25, 2016 . 8 Comments
Some people say they work best under pressure, that a looming deadline is about the only thing that serves to motivate them and get those productivity pistols firing. However, those same ... Read More
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The Cost of Caring: 10 Ways to Prevent Compassion Fatigue February 9, 2016 . 13 Comments
Compassion fatigue can be a serious occupational hazard for those in any kind of helping profession, with a majority of those in the field reporting experiencing at least some degree of ... Read More
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Antidepressants May Not Cause Autism, and Other News January 29, 2016 . 7 Comments
A study published in 2015 linked antidepressant use during pregnancy to a small increase in the risk of having a child with autism. But a new study suggests antidepressant use during pregnancy ... Read More
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Study: Chronic Stress Could Increase Risk of Dementia January 27, 2016 . 7 Comments
Chronic stress poses serious risks to many mental health conditions, including depression, but it can also increase the risk of dementia, according to a study published in Current Opinion ... Read More
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Does Your Dog Really Understand Emotion, and Other News January 15, 2016 . 5 Comments
Some dog owners are often convinced their canine companions know how they are feeling and what they are thinking. Now, researchers have evidence to prove it. According to a study published ... Read More
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The Importance of Stress Management for People with HIV/AIDS January 7, 2016 . 9 Comments
Stress is a state of physical, mental, and emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can also be a reaction people experience as they encounter rather ... Read More
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Chronic Illness and the Holidays: The Gift of Self-Care December 18, 2015 . 12 Comments
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Shopping, parties, excessive food, expenses, travel … Do these things have your body and mind screaming, “Enough!”? You’re ... Read More
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11 Ways to Raise Your Resiliency December 1, 2015 . 5 Comments
What makes it so easy for some people to bounce back after a major life challenge while others wind up discouraged in the face of stress? Resiliency is defined as the ability to return ... Read More
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Is Therapy Right for Me? 8 Signs You Should Seek Counseling November 30, 2015 . 6 Comments
In our fast-paced society, more and more people find it challenging to juggle unrealistic work and home life demands. We frequently have to deal with high levels of daily stress, which ... Read More
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4 Ways to Ease Travel Anxiety During the Holiday Season November 24, 2015 . 9 Comments
Fall and winter bring the holidays and, for some of us, the dreaded burden of having to travel. Although I enjoy this time of year, the stress of having to get somewhere that my two feet ... Read More
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The Secret to Making Your To-Do List Include Down Time, Too November 20, 2015 . 11 Comments
The to-do list is a constant companion of busy students, working parents, and everyone in between. Have you ever noticed how it never really goes away? You cross out the last thing on your ... Read More
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How the Negative News Cycle Can Impact Mental Health November 10, 2015 . 5 Comments
The expression, “If it bleeds, it leads,” has been used to characterize media coverage of lurid stories since the early days of newspapers, and today’s around-the-clock news cycle ... Read More