Mental Health for Moms: Using Social Media Well

It is becoming almost cliche to acknowledge the fact that social media can negatively affect our mental health. We all seem to feel the negativity on some level and yet…

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Mental Health Portrayals in Hollywood: Examining the Depiction of Mental Illness in Film and TV

Hollywood is renowned for its movies and TV shows. It has been the epitome of the entertainment industry for decades, offering the power to entertain, educate, reveal important truths, share…

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Coping with –Isms during Covid-19

During the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. society has encountered many challenges... some from the way the virus has disproportionately affected certain populations; and some from issues apart from the virus itself.…

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Life on a Pedestal: The Role of Therapy for Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers

“The good part about being famous is being able to help people. The hard part is every day you have to be in a good mood, because that is what…

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Our Search for Meaning in a Pandemic World

As mental health counselors, my colleagues and I are seeing firsthand the psychological consequences of this COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. Clients who were previously coping with psychological disorders have felt…

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