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How Do I Change My Everyday Language to Be More Positive?
How you speak is a reflection of your thoughts, feelings, culture, social upbringing, and more. Your speech is nothing to be ashamed of, but it can shape how…
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What Is Play Therapy?
The act of playing has been declared an international human right, according to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Play is such a vital part of health and…
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Nature Versus Nurture and Its Impact on Addiction
According to the National Academies Press, there have been significant changes to the perspectives of thought in neuroscience throughout the last century. The original and most widely-held theory…
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The 5 Stages of Grief
Grief is the body’s natural response to loss. Bereavement (a period of mourning after a loss) and despair are natural reactions as well. Loss can come in many…
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A Short Guide for New Parents in RECOvery
Being a parent is a big responsibility. It is not easy, but parenting can be highly fulfilling. Expecting parents may be experiencing a wide range of emotions, but…
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Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder Related to Addiction?
According to StatPearls authors, Paroma Mitra and Dimy Fluyau, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is “a complex personality disorder often detected with other affective and personality disorders." It was…
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STIs and Sexual Health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are just as they sound: diseases and infections that are most often spread through sexual contact. STIs…
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Foods That Increase Happiness
According to a study by the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, there are many proven, natural methods to increase serotonin, the chemical in the brain that controls mood…
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PTSD: Survival, Treatment, and Coping
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder some people develop after a particularly scary or traumatic event. PTSD, though scary and emotional, is a natural…
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