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Addiction is a widespread problem that affects millions of people worldwide and can have serious consequences for individuals and their families. The 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported…
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Imagine sitting with an 82-year-old woman who has outlived her husband and two children, and who now faces a medical diagnosis that could change the last chapter of her life. She has…
“I’ll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.” “I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.” “A man who…
Do you find it hard to concentrate, stay organized, or control impulsive reactions? Many people struggle with attention and self-regulation, and may be living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or what was once…
Have you ever lain awake imagining, “What if I develop dementia and don’t recognize my children?” or found a minor health scare turning into the thought, “This is only going to get…
Image by Wolfgang Staudt (creative commons). Ancient Greek Wisdom for Modern Self-Improvement “Let him that would move the world first move himself.” Socrates “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Plato “Nothing…
Research shows that approximately 57.8 million Americans experience a mental illness. The COVID-19 pandemic increased public awareness of mental health, but many people still do not get professional care. Fewer than half…
Image credit: mezone (licensed). “When you write down your ideas you automatically focus your full attention on them. Few if any of us can write one thought and think another at the…
Recently a 73-year-old journalist contacted me with a question I hear often in my work as a geropsychologist but that doesn’t get enough attention in public conversation: how do we make sense…
Everyone feels disappointed in themselves from time to time—after a presentation that went poorly at work, or when you realize you forgot a bill. But if those feelings become your default, low…
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Aging and Grief: Hidden Losses We Often Overlook
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9 Practical Ways to Reduce Stress and Find Daily Calm
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How News Overload Harms Mental Health and How to Protect It
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How to Find Assisted Living for Mental Health Needs
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Types of Depression: Signs, Causes, and Treatments
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Psychiatrist vs Therapist: Key Differences and When to See Each
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Caregiver Support Resources: Find Local and Online Help
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How to Build Resilience in Older Adults: Beyond Diet and Exercise
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