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All Body image Mindfulness and meditation Self-care Self-esteem and confidence Self-harm Sleep issues Stress management

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What to do when you’re feeling unappreciated

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older man practicing positive affirmations

Why vulnerability matters for men’s mental health

Liz Talago•October 2, 2025

man talking with a psychiatrist about sex-related challenges

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Liz Talago•September 25, 2025

woman rejecting projections and identifying them in conversation

Making sense of projective identification

Liz Talago•September 24, 2025

man feeling ashamed and trying to label what he's feeling

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Liz Talago•September 19, 2025

man trying to stop and reframe his negative thoughts

Hard on yourself? Here’s how to be kinder

Siobhan Neela-Stock•September 17, 2025

woman setting boundaries to protect her mental health

The emotional impact of body shaming

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young girl feeling isolated from others

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Saya Des Marais•September 8, 2025

man feeling ashamed about what he shared with other people

Vulnerability hangover: Why you shut down after opening up

Saya Des Marais•September 8, 2025

man criticizing his feelings with text 'Self-invalidation'

What’s self-invalidation?

Linda Childers•June 26, 2025

woman being emotionally vulnerable with someone who makes her feel heard and respected

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Self-reliance and mental health

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Linda Childers•April 3, 2025

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Breaking free of self-comparison

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woman pausing to reflect on why she is getting the ick

What does ‘getting the ick’ mean psychologically?

Liz Talago•March 20, 2025

woman staying firm against pushback with text 'How to say no'

How to say no without feeling guilty

Linda Childers•March 18, 2025

woman being mindful to what triggers her feelings of awkwardness

How to navigate feeling awkward and embrace being yourself

Saya Des Marais•March 3, 2025

man working on his self-worth to refrain from people pleasing

How to break free from people-pleasing habits

Saya Des Marais•February 17, 2025

woman engaging in open conversation about her mental health journey to challenge harmful stereotypes

Recognizing and deconstructing mental health stigmas

Liz Talago•February 13, 2025

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How to build emotional resilience

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A woman looks off to the left with a satisfied smile on her face. There are plants in the background.

The power of self-acceptance

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Teen limiting social media use to 30 minutes per day

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Man stands leaning on a table near a window. He is staring straight at the camera and smiling with his teeth. He is wearing a blue button-up shirt and black round glasses. The background is a blurry plant and six windows.

What causes attention-seeking behavior in adults?

Linda Childers•December 10, 2024

Woman looks directly into camera with a serious, unsure look. She has dark brown curly hair, is wearing a blazer and is in front of a blurred bookshelf in the background.

Recognizing and reshaping your distorted self-image

Liz Talago•December 9, 2024

Understanding insecurity — and how to rebuild your confidence

Siobhan Neela-Stock•December 5, 2024

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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, confidential support with trained crisis counselors.

If you or a loved one is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, please call or text 988.

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