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…
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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,…
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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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