HuffPost: Are You In A ‘Permacrisis’? Here’s How To Tell.
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Our brains were designed to notice any sign of danger, whether that be physical, emotional or social. And our reaction is where the common term “fight or flight” (which also includes “fawn” and “freeze”) comes in. The continuation of that response can lead to a permacrisis.
Eating Disorders and the Holidays: Setting Yourself Up for Success
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The holiday season can be an especially challenging time for individuals with eating disorders, as well as for their friends, family members, and loved ones.
UpJourney: What to do when a friend is ignoring you
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Feeling ignored by a friend can be challenging when trying to connect with that person or figure out what is wrong.
Tips for managing back-to-work anxiety
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Taking time off is essential to mental well being as it can help mitigate burnout, improve mood and increase concentration and job performance. Here are 9 tips for managing work anxiety.
How to Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout
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It feels like a great time to discuss how to effectively manage stress to create a sense of safety and well-being in our lives.
Pandemic anxiety? 5 things to consider
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Pandemic anxiety? The thought of things reverting to normal brings a paralyzing sense of anxiety for some.
Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Aparna Iyer
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While being pregnant or having a baby is a happy occasion, it can also be a time of overwhelming stress for many women. Joining me for straight talk on postpartum wellness and mental health is holistic psychiatrist and neurologist Dr. Aparna Iyer.
How to Deal With Emotional Loneliness
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Human beings are wired for connection, and we need it to survive and thrive. Cultivating connections in relationships with ourselves and others can help combat loneliness along with these six prevention techniques.