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Many people who menstruate notice mild symptoms before their period, such as breast tenderness, cramps, or irritability. But when feelings of deep depression, intense anxiety, or suicidal thinking reliably appear in the…
Image credit: Wolfgang Staudt (creative commons). “First we make our habits, then our habits make us.” Charles C. Noble “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but…
Ageism threatens the mental health and well-being of older adults worldwide. Research consistently shows that age-based prejudice—from subtle stereotypes to overt discrimination—has measurable, harmful effects on psychological health, increasing rates of depression,…
When most people hear the term seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression, they picture the short, cold, dark days of fall and winter. Many anticipate their mood lifting with longer days…
Image by muha… (Creative Commons license). “May you have warmth in your igloo, oil in your lamp, and peace in your heart!” Eskimo proverb “The simplification of life is one of the…
There’s more to aging well than diet and exercise. Twenty years ago I began working with people facing life-altering illnesses, many nearing the end of life. Friends and strangers would ask me,…
Have you noticed that negative events tend to stick in your mind more than positive ones? Or that a single criticism can occupy your thoughts for days? This natural tendency—called negativity bias—makes…
Image by tbondolfi (Creative Commons license). “Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that’s right is to get by,…
At a recent family gathering I overheard two older relatives, who hadn’t seen each other in ten years, exchange these lines: “You look great for your age.” “You don’t look so bad.”…
Experiencing sexual assault or sexual violence can make your world feel like it’s been upended. Survivors often report feeling violated, numb, anxious, hyper-vigilant, ashamed, or deeply sad. Trauma affects everyone differently —…
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