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Positive Thinking: A Healthy Dose of Realism Is Key
While you know that positive thinking is good for your state of mind, you might be surprised to learn that it can also be good for your health. Research has demonstrated that optimism can have various benefits, from improving self-confidence and psychological well-being to boosting physical health. What is positive thinking? Positive thinking is a…
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How to Support a Partner With a Mental Illness
All romantic relationships go through ups and downs; they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change. But what if you have the extra challenge of being the partner of someone with a mental illness? It’s hard to understand what someone with a mental illness needs. And you might not know how…
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What Is Depression and How Is It Treated?
Everyone feels sad from time to time—it’s a normal part of navigating the challenges and disappointments of everyday life. But depression is more than a low mood. Depression affects a person’s thinking, relationships, ability to carry out family and work responsibilities, and health. To make matters worse, ignoring depression may make these problems work together…
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What To Do When Your Partner Is Suicidal
When your partner is so depressed that they seem like they want to kill themselves, it can be a terrifying experience. You might feel overwhelmed, wondering what you can do, and in a state of heightened anxiety. Your concerns are entirely understandable. Relationships are complex enough, but being involved with someone who may be suicidal…
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How To Start a Gratitude Journal for a More Fulfilled Life
Keeping a gratitude journal is one of the best ways to show thankfulness every day, and it turns out there is scientific proof that being grateful is good for you. As proof, scientists conducted an experiment in which one group of people wrote down things they were thankful for every week, while the other group…