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Men: Your Mental Health Is Important Too
As a society, we have created an idea that men need to be “macho”, emotionless and unaffected by mental illness. Therapy should be normalized in
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The Relationship Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder
When a child cannot focus on tasks or in school, parents may think their child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Fidgeting and difficulty sitting
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What Does Undiagnosed ADHD Look Like In Adults?
It is estimated that a large percentage of the adult population has ADHD that is undiagnosed. There are three types of ADHD, namely the Inattentive
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Relationship Red Flags
Your relationship with your partner should contribute to a sense of fulfilment, happiness and connection. If you tend to feel anxious, distressed or unhappy around
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What Makes a Relationship Healthy
If you have a romantic relationship, you most likely want a healthy relationship. But what does one consider as a healthy relationship? Healthy relationships do
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Mental Health Disorders that Peak during Spring
It is not uncommon for some mental health disorders to peak during certain times of the year. Many think that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is
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Mental Health in Women
There are many things that might impact a woman’s mental health. Some of these worries might be related to gender stereotyping or assumptions and concerns
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Coping With Anticipatory Grief – Part 2
Let Children Express Their Grief Children can also experience anticipatory grief. It is important for kids to work through their grief. Children often have fewer
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Coping With Anticipatory Grief – Part 1
Anticipatory Grief is different than conventional grief. Anticipatory grief generally happens before someone dies, and conventional grief afterward. This type of grief can be experienced
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The Pressure of Being the Breadwinner
Many studies have found that gendered role expectations in women have a disadvantage, but the same can be harmful to men too. In a society
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The Stigma around Men and Mental Health
Mental health issues can affect everyone. Although men are as likely as women to experience these issues, it is often undiagnosed. Society generally expects people
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Grieving the Loss of a Child
No parent will ever be prepared for a child’s death. Parents are simply not meant to outlive their children. It is important to remember that