Managing your mental health can be tough, and many people are looking for a little extra support from supplements or medications. In terms of natural compounds with potential mental health benefits, L-theanine has garnered increasing attention for its calming and cognitive-enhancing properties. In this article, we ... Read More
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Gambling and Suicide: The Hidden Story
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
L-Theanine: A Look at Its Touted Mental Health Benefits
The Power of Gratitude to Lift Your Mood: Thoughts from Long-Term Recovery
By now, the mental health benefits of gratitude have been extensively researched and are widely known. Less common, though, are those personal stories of gratitude—about how thankfulness has made a difference in the lives of real people. These stories help to answer questions like: What about gratitude can support ... Read More
Goodbye to Unhealthy Relationships: “Let the Trash Take Itself Out”
Your relationship should bring you joy, comfort and feelings of safety. The right partner will uplift you and challenge you to be a better version of yourself. But the wrong partner will do the opposite. An unhealthy relationship can pull you down, make you miserable and even trigger mental health problems. That's why ... Read More
How to Understand and Conquer Fears of Rejection
The fear of rejection is a common emotion, often fueled by a lack of confidence. It can impact all areas of your life, from your relationships at work to personal growth. Most people experience a degree of fear when placed in new situations, but for some, the fear of rejection impacts their quality of life. Whether ... Read More
How to Stop Falling for the Wrong Type of Person
Some of us may be more prone to it than others, but falling for the wrong type of person can be easy to do—and in the worst-case scenarios, downright traumatic. As it is, relationships are hard, and arguably more so in today’s world of online dating. People often misrepresent themselves on dating profiles, and ... Read More
Self-Sabotaging Relationships? Common Causes and Help
Imagine meeting someone new and feeling that unparalleled excitement and potential for a future together. However, it doesn't take long before you find yourself derailing the romance. Whether it's avoiding commitment altogether or, on the contrary, acting too clingy too soon, your behavior could lead to the other ... Read More
Deconstructing the Serenity Prayer
The AA approach to recovery has been going strong in the United States, and even worldwide, since it was conceived in 1935. The 12-step program has grown into a global culture, with institutions and traditions all its own. One of these is the Serenity Prayer, which is a mantra that's gone through several versions since ... Read More
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
Much has changed since the launch of the very first dating app, Match.com, in 1995. Dating then still largely depended on first meeting someone in person and asking for their number. Today, online dating is the main way to meet people, thanks to a plethora of apps offering more choices and greater convenience than ever ... Read More
