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What to Know About Teenage Depression
What to Know About Teenage Depression Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Ditzell, DO — By Kate Bettino — Updated on March 12, 2021 If you think that you or a teenager you know might have depression, you’ve come to the right place. Depression is more than just sadness. Depression is a group of mental health disorders associated with sad, empty, or irritable moods that can affect your ability to function. During your
When It’s Time to Treat Your Anxiety
When It’s Time to Treat Your Anxiety Medically reviewed by Rebecca Barnhart, PharmD, BCPP — By Hope Gillette — Updated on July 23, 2021 If you’re supposed to feel anxiety during dangerous or stressful moments, how do you know if you need anxiety medication? Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It’s one way your body lets you know you’re in a challenging situation. Brief feelings of
When Does Anxiety Become an Anxiety Disorder?
When Does Anxiety Become an Anxiety Disorder? Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Courtney Telloian on November 17, 2021 Feeling anxious from time to time doesn’t necessarily mean you have an anxiety disorder. Here’s how you can tell which one you’re experiencing. You might be thinking, “I feel anxious — does that mean I have a mental health condition?” The answer is “It depends.” Anxiety disorders
Six Conversation Habits to Break
The Art and Science of Great Conversations By Psychology Today Contributors published May 2, 2023 – last reviewed on May 19, 2023 This is the 4th week of a 4-week series on conversation Conversation is a lot like art. It’s one of those uniquely human experiences that distills much complexity and infinite variety, verging on the indefinable. Unlike art, however, conversation is not a virtuoso endeavor. It is not only
How to Have a Great Conversation
The Art and Science of Great Conversations By Psychology Today Contributors published May 2, 2023 – last reviewed on May 19, 2023 This is the 3rd week of a 4-week series on conversation Conversation is a lot like art. It’s one of those uniquely human experiences that distills much complexity and infinite variety, verging on the indefinable. Unlike art, however, conversation is not a virtuoso endeavor. It is not only
Why You Really Should Speak Up More
The Art and Science of Great Conversations By Psychology Today Contributors published May 2, 2023 – last reviewed on May 19, 2023 This is the 2nd week of a 4-week series on conversation Conversation is a lot like art. It’s one of those uniquely human experiences that distills much complexity and infinite variety, verging on the indefinable. Unlike art, however, conversation is not a virtuoso endeavor. It is not only