Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

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New research published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin provides evidence that changing how people view their past struggles with depression can improve their ability to achieve life ...

Depression is a complex experience that affects millions of people worldwide, often persisting for long periods or recurring throughout a person's life. Depression, especially the ongoing experience ...

Self-doubt doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It whispers criticisms in quiet moments, questions accomplishments during celebrations, and plants seeds of uncertainty when confidence is most needed.

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On October 10, which is known as World Mental Health Day, the message is about asking for help: “It’s OK to not be OK. Reach out. You’ll get better.” But for many of us, the real challenge is staying ...

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