People pleasing can wear on a person’s mental health. Sometimes the negative impact can be significant. It can also be a sign of an underlying condition that may benefit from treatment. For help decoding this common behavior, including what can cause it, who may be more prone to it, and its adverse effects, we reached ... Read More
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A crisis is any event or accumulation of events that causes inner turmoil and challenges a person’s life coping skills. Whether it’s an earth-shattering, traumatic experience or a time of intense life challenges and difficulties, a crisis can shake anyone to their core, calling into question their sense of meaning and ... Read More
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Natural disasters have increased fivefold in the last 50 years, the World Meteorological Organization declared in a report in 2021. These extreme weather events can be traumatic to live through. A hurricane, wildfire, tornado, or severe flooding isn’t just scary to experience because it can claim lives. In one fell ... Read More
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When a Loved One Has Depression: A Reading List for Family Members
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FHE Health Supports for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community face unique mental health challenges related to being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual in America. Discrimination and stigmatization feature prominently in the LGBTQIA+ experience, and LGBTQIA+ members are at higher risk of substance abuse, self-harm, ... Read More
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