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Seasonal depression—or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—is a type of depression that appears in the winter months, when days are shorter, colder, and darker. If you’ve noticed a heavy sadness, loss of energy, or shifts in sleep and…
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Quick Summary A psychotic break is a mental health crisis where someone loses touch with reality, often experiencing hallucinations or delusions, and typically needs immediate medical care. A nervous breakdown is an emotional…
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Traveling with kids gives the whole family a chance to step away from daily routines, spend meaningful family time together, and create lasting memories. For children, these experiences can help them grow and develop through navigating…
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking you’re not doing enough for your child or that you’re somehow falling short as a mom? You’re not alone. In fact, 94% of moms surveyed experience mom guilt, often driven by unrealistic parenting…
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A note about AI: On the Talkspace blog we aim to provide trustworthy coverage of all the mental health topics people might be curious about, by delivering science-backed, clinician-reviewed information. Our articles on artificial…
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Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant in the class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It’s widely prescribed to treat conditions like depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic…
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Aggression in seniors can take many forms—verbal outbursts, passive-aggressive behaviors, or even physical confrontations. While these episodes may seem sudden or uncharacteristic, they often signal deeper underlying issues, from…
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Between school, social pressures, and the typical rollercoaster of teenage emotions, it’s normal for teenagers to struggle sometimes. But how do you know when it’s more than just typical teen angst? When should a teenager see a…
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Starting college is an exciting milestone for young adults, but it’s also a major life adjustment. Many college students struggle with being away from their parents at college, especially if it’s their first time living independently.…
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When your teenager’s behavior becomes out of control, it can feel like you’re standing on shifting ground. It’s not uncommon for parents to think their teen is out of control, or to wonder if things will ever return to normal. The truth…
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For parents, managing emotions during the teen years can be difficult at times. Your teenager is trying to figure out life, which might mean they challenge or disobey you from time to time. Throughout puberty, hormones rapidly change,…
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When most people think of marriage, they think of a union full of love, respect, emotional connection, and mutual understanding. However, that picture-perfect ideal can fade over time, leaving spouses feeling lost, sad, and wondering…
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Losing a spouse or a life partner is one of life’s most painful, profound losses. Trying to navigate a new world without your partner can leave you feeling shattered. Grief is a personal, complex journey, and there’s no single or right…
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Determining when your aging parent needs help is an emotional and delicate process. Age-related physical and cognitive changes can happen so gradually that recognizing the right time to step in can be challenging. You don’t want to…
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Two commonly used approaches to therapy today are rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both styles focus on identifying negative thought and behavior patterns and changing them to enhance…
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Men live in a fast-paced, high-pressure world today. Societal pressures, outdated stereotypes, and a widespread cultural belief that they need to be tough have discouraged some men from prioritizing their mental well-being.  Many men…
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Published on: 26 Sep 2024 Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the gold standard of therapy modalities today. It’s an effective form of talk therapy used to treat several mental health conditions. Cognitive…
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Published on: 18 Sep 2024 Deciding to start therapy is commendable—it’s the first step toward bettering your mental health. Therapy is available in several formats, and it can be a vital tool when dealing…
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is trauma therapy that can help teens process and heal from a traumatic memory. Originally developed to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR differs from more…
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Published on: 28 Dec 2023 Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a common type of psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy) that helps people identify unhealthy thought processes so they can change them. …
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