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Looking like you have everything together doesn’t mean you aren’t exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Even if you’re excelling at work, managing obligations and expectations, and keeping up with your routines, you might still be…
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Quick Summary Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) is the psychological impact of repeated domestic abuse, causing emotional distress, PTSD-like symptoms, and behavioral changes such as withdrawal, self-blame, and hiding abuse. The…
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Few wounds cut as deeply as betrayal from family. When the people who are supposed to protect, nurture, and stand by you instead cause harm, whether intentionally or not, the pain can be lasting and life-altering. Whether it was abuse,…
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For most kids, summer means a break from the grind of the school year. It’s time to ditch the early alarms, forget about packing lunches, and just enjoy time together, soaking up sunshine for the two glorious months. For many parents,…
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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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The term solo aging is exactly what it sounds like — growing old alone — and it’s a reality for many older adults today. Whether by choice or circumstance, being a solo ager doesn’t have to mean being totally isolated and alone, even if…
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All relationships go through ups and downs, but if you’ve been feeling like there are more difficult days than happy ones lately, you might be having what’s known as relationship burnout. Experiencing burnout in your relationship is…
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Have you ever felt like you needed to work twice as hard just to prove yourself at work? Despite significant progress in gender equality over the past decades, many women still encounter obstacles that impede career growth, work-life…
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Military service is a profound journey that demands incredible strength, resilience, and sacrifice. Yet, behind the bravery and discipline lies a complex reality for mental health. The unique experiences of military service — including…
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Making the decision to get therapy can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know how it works. Understanding the therapy process helps demystify the experience, ease anxiety about therapy, and empower you to take the first step.…
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Latuda (lurasidone) is a commonly prescribed FDA-approved antipsychotic medication used to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar depression. However, the cost of Latuda without insurance can be a concern, creating a barrier…
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Common Causes of a Gray Divorce There are several reasons why divorce in your 60s and beyond might become a reality. The dynamics of any marriage are constantly shifting. Later-in-life divorces between an older couple often stem from…
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Taking on the role of caregiver isn’t easy. On any given day the job can be demanding and exhausting, even if it’s something you signed up for.  Caregivers are constantly juggling things like doctor’s appointments, prescription refills,…
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Identifying the Roots of Your Self-Doubt Before addressing parental failure, it can be helpful to explore the roots of your self-doubt, including the pervasive feeling of mom guilt. Lack of confidence can come from societal pressure,…
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Sleep therapy — sometimes called sleep counseling or sleep psychology — is a type of therapy that focuses explicitly on diagnosing and treating unhealthy sleep quality and patterns. It uses a variety of effective therapeutic techniques…
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What is the “Pandemic Time Skip”? The “pandemic time skip” refers to a phenomenon from the earlier days of COVID-19 that many people can relate to. It felt like we had life on fast-forward. One day, it was March 2020, and then…
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Recent research shows that men are lonelier than ever. Only 27% of men say they have 6 close friends (this number is half what it was 30 years ago). Further, 15% of men say they have no close friends at all (up an astounding 500% since…
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Published on: 30 Nov 2023 Prozac (fluoxetine) is a common antidepressant in the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs work by altering levels of the…
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Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant that’s FDA-approved to treat several mental health conditions. Paxil is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which alter serotonin levels in the brain to…
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Published on: 18 Oct 2023 More than 13% of adults in the United States take an antidepressant medication, according to CDC research. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a popular class of…
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