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Self-Awareness: A Key to Emotional and Relationship Health

Love & Life Toolbox

When new therapy clients sit down in front of me for the first time, my curiosity is always piqued around not only who they are and what kind of help they are seeking, but also their level of psychological awareness. Even if this type of awareness is clearly lacking, this doesn’t mean good work cannot be accomplished together.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

While expanding trauma criteria is often justified as necessary for inclusivity and compassion, critics contend that these expansions may be driven, by some, out of self-interest. Jonathan Haidt has described the current generation as fragile due to being overprotected and less resilient.

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Beyond the Mood Boost: How Journaling Rewires Your Brain for Resilience

Child Mind Intitute

At the Child Mind Institute, we are dedicated to understanding how the brain develops and identifying ways we can support children and adolescents in building mental health awareness and resilience. Building Self-Awareness Journaling encourages introspection, helping teens understand their motivations, values, and triggers.

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Reframing Mental and Emotional Pain from a Buddhist Psychology Perspective

Mad in America

By emphasizing the dynamic nature of mental and emotional states, Buddhist Psychology encourages individuals to explore the underlying causes of their suffering and develop strategies for coping and resilience. Ill will and aversion can be directed internally (negative self-talk, self-harm) or externally (hurtful words, violence).

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

We’ll also share practical, evidence-based coping strategies designed specifically for women’s experiences, helping you build resilience and manage anxiety effectively. For more information about our services or to learn more about us, please visit our about page.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

In 2025, as mental health awareness continues to grow, counseling is playing a more prominent role in education. It helps in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, allowing students to cope better with academic and personal challenges. Why is mental health important for college students?

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): How the Last Step to Recovery Became the Final Step in Life

Mad in America

True, the consequences are more drastic for Anniek and her loved ones with her soon-to-be death than for the prescribers who will have to come to terms with the idea that they were not correctly informed, and thus too often provided patients with incorrect information and did not treat them with enough care. Anniek: Yes indeed!