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New moms face a variety of struggles as they adjust to life with a newborn. Lack of sleep, a healing body, and continuous fatigue, paired with learning a new schedule and trying to keep a new baby content, are just a few of the challenges a new mother must navigate. Pregnancy and the act of giving birth can also ... Read More

It's normal to experience apprehension about starting a new job, going on a first date, or speaking before a large group. That nervous or unsettling feeling known as anxiety is not always bad, because some anxiety can help people be more careful when faced with challenges. For example, an individual considering a ... Read More

Millions of people around the world struggle with managing their mental health. Depression and anxiety are widespread, and feelings of stress are ever-present. These conditions impact everyone, but they intersect with one community in some unique ways. "Neurodiversity" is a broad term that represents the different ... Read More

Mental illness is a widespread issue that millions of people have to manage every day. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults in the U.S. experience some form of mental illness every year, with the most common being a major depressive episode or anxiety disorder. While these numbers ... Read More

If you've ever wondered where the oft light-heartedly used phrase "drinking the Kool-Aid" came from, it's a dark reference to the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, in which hundreds of cult members were convinced by their leader to commit suicide. However, the story of cult leader Jim Jones begins long before this tragedy. Jim ... Read More

If you repeatedly feel more stressed, anxious, or irritable after spending time with someone, this may be a sign that the relationship is toxic. A toxic relationship can occur with anyone, whether it be a family member, a friend, or a romantic partner. Talking to or being around this person may feel like a burden and ... Read More

Mindfulness is a hot topic in the mental wellness space, but what is mindfulness? Learning to live in the moment can be difficult when you struggle with mental illness. Anxiety tends to keep the mind in the future, worrying about what's to come. On the other hand, depression tends to keep the mind in the past, with no ... Read More

Introduced by Charles Darwin in his 1871 work The Descent of Man, the theory of sexual selection suggests the primary reason for men being taller and stronger than women involves, as Darwin wrote, the "struggle for life." In other words, men who presented characteristics such as tallness, health and aggressiveness were ... Read More