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Quick Summary Marriage counseling has the potential to save marriages by helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and learn healthier ways to handle conflict in a safe, supportive space. It works best when both…
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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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When July hits, it’s all popsicles, pool days, and late sunsets in the front yard while the kids play. Then, out of nowhere, August is here already, and with it comes the knot in your stomach, reminding you that it’s almost time to…
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College is a mix of exciting and exhausting moments. On one hand, it’s full of chances to grow, meet people, and try new things. On the other, it can come with a lot of pressure—academic stress, a busy social life, and figuring out how…
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Going to therapy is courageous — you’re putting yourself first and committing to your emotional and mental well-being. Whether you’re a child or teenager struggling with social anxiety, depression, or any other mental health condition,…
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You know that feeling — you send a text, and the minutes start stretching into what feels like hours. Why haven’t they replied yet? Did I say something wrong, or am I just overthinking my relationship? Before you know it, you’re…
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Topamax (topiramate) is a widely used medication that’s FDA-approved to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines. The drug is also sometimes used off-label — meaning not officially labeled for but has been seen to help — for conditions like…
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Relationships take effort, understanding, and mutual respect to survive and thrive. Whether you’ve been together 5 years, or 50, or are dating or married, challenges will come up every now and then. When times get tough, you need…
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Seroquel (quetiapine) is a prescription medicine in the class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. Studies show its effectiveness as it is commonly used to treat several mental health and psychiatric conditions, like…
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Committing to therapy is more than just commendable — it’s empowering. Prioritizing your mental health is essential to your overall well-being. Still, it’s so often placed on the back burner until a crisis occurs. Mental health is much…
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The Unique Challenges of Parenting a Child with Special Needs Being a mom is hard, but raising a child with special needs vastly differs from more typical child-rearing situations. There are difficult aspects, like the constant…
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Causes of Family Brokenness There are many causes of brokenness within families. A broken family relationship can be multifaceted and often stem from more than one source. That said, common factors can include marital discord, financial…
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4 Main Types of Parenting Parenting styles influence everything about the family structure. They can impact child development, the relationships parents have with their children, the relationships children have with peers and others,…
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What Should I Do if I Don’t Want to Go to Work?  If you just can’t seem to get out of bed and you don’t want to go to work in the mornings, there are certain things you can implement into your life and daily routine that might help you…
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