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August 20, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA

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Befriending Those With Mental Health Struggles

August 20, 2014 04:55 by Marti Wormuth, MA  [About the Author]

befriending those with mental health struggles
Everyone has those people in their lives that they trust with everything and anything. Many of us don't know where we would be without friends. But sadly, many people who struggle with mental illness do not have friends and a support system that they can fall back on - most people who struggle with these things end up secluding themselves. In this article, we're going to take a closer look at befriending those who struggle with their mental health and doing it in a way that can help them to live a happier, healthier life. [More]

June 29, 2014
by Christie Hunter

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The Psychology of Loneliness

June 29, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

the psychologyof loneliness
There is no way a person can completely avoid stress, but an easy way to vent out depression is discussing problems with friends, family or an expert counselor. However, the extent to which a person interacts with others depends on his/her personality and communication skills. For example, an introvert finds it difficult to express his/her emotions as compared to an extrovert. Moreover, the impact of stress on mental and physical health also depends on the ability of a person to deal with stressful situations. FB- Despite social media, text, and email communications, people are lonely. In this article, Theravive discusses the causes, symptoms and impact of loneliness on human psychology and overall health [More]

February 28, 2014
by Casey Truffo, LMFT

isthe green eyed monster causing frictionin your friendship

Is the Green-Eyed Monster Causing Friction in Your Friendship?

February 28, 2014 04:55 by Casey Truffo, LMFT  [About the Author]

isthe green eyed monster causing frictionin your friendship
Jealousy is an emotion, a negative emotion, and negative emotions can suck the life right out of you if you dwell on them. Although not many people can say they've never felt jealous or envious of somebody else, being jealous, especially of your best friend, is dangerous territory. There are ways to work through the feelings you are experiencing. The first thing you have to do to start getting past the jealousy is to admit it. [More]