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Coping with Depression

Tips for overcoming depression one step at a time

16 mins

Online Therapy: Is it Right for You?

Finding and choosing an online therapist or counselor

18 mins
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Cultivating Happiness

Five tips to get more satisfaction and joy out of life

15 mins

How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Dieting tips that work and won’t make you miserable

14 mins
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Anxiety in Children and Teens

A parent’s guide to managing symptoms

19 mins

ADHD Parenting Tips

Learn what you can do to help your child thrive

14 mins
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Coping with a Breakup or Divorce

Grieving and moving on after a relationship ends

11 mins

Dealing with Shyness

Making friends even if you feel shy or socially awkward

12 mins
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How to Improve Your Memory

Tips and exercises to sharpen your mind and boost brainpower

15 mins

Adjusting to Retirement

How to cope with the stress and challenges

15 mins
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Bedtime Meditation for Sleep

This relaxing sleep meditation helps you unwind at bedtime, let go of tension, and ease the transition into sleep.

Being Kind to Yourself: A Meditation

Learn to counter negative self-talk with kindness and self-compassion.

Deep Breathing Meditation

When you start to feel overwhelmed, this exercise can help you quickly rein in stress.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation

Relieve stress, anxiety, and muscle tension with this simple relaxation exercise.
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Caffeine and Its Effects on Teenagers

How much is safe and how to cut back

12 mins

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Parenting a Child with a Disability

Overcome obstacles and cope with difficult emotions

16 mins

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Emotional Support Dogs: Choosing the Right Breed

Finding the right emotional support animal

6 mins

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Sleep Paralysis

Causes, symptoms, and treatment of this parasomnia

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Adopting a Dog for the First Time

Bringing home your new furry friend

11 mins

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Choosing the Right Dog

Find your perfect canine friend

12 mins

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Choosing the Right Cat

Find your perfect feline friend

9 mins

Depression

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Coping with severe PMS

14 mins

Well-being & Happiness

Personality Types, Traits, and How it Affects Mental Health

Your personality impacts your health, mood, and relationships. Here’s what you need to know.

18 mins

Healthy Eating

Organic Foods

The benefits of organic food and how to keep it affordable

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Body Shaming

Improving your body image and achieving body acceptance

16 mins

Well-being & Happiness

Gratitude: The Benefits and How to Practice It

Reaping the mood-boosting effects

12 mins

Aging Issues

Ageism and Age Discrimination

How to challenge ageism in the workplace and in daily life

18 mins