By reducing our exposure to negative news and social media, we can create a more positive and uplifting environment for ourselves, which will help to conquer negative thoughts and improve our overall well-being. – Jackie Barker Negative thoughts can be incredibly damaging to one’s self-esteem and lead to other mental health issues such as depression …

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As someone who has struggled with poor mental health, I know firsthand the difficulties and challenges that come with it. I have found that self-care, therapy, and lifestyle changes have been helpful in managing my symptoms. In this week’s blog post, I want to share with you three things that I remind myself of when …

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Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s daily life. Moreover, depression can make it difficult to perform seemingly simple everyday tasks. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate the symptoms of depression, here are 5 coping mechanisms that may help to manage your mood and …

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Americans have a social media problem. But when did it start? Well, believe it or not, at least some credit for the first social media platform to that the telegraph machine. With its first message of “What Hath God Wrought?” sent from Baltimore to Washington DC on May 24, 1884, the world suddenly started to …

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Depression is a common, yet often misunderstood mental health disorder. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people will experience depression at some point in their lifetime, yet despite its prevalence, there is still a significant amount of stigma surrounding the disorder. Moreover, even in today’s woke culture, the stigma attributed by society to individuals …

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