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How Holidays Affect Mental Health

The holidays are a time for celebrating and spending time with loved ones, but this season is also stressful for 89% of people. People say concerns about money, missing loved ones, and family conflict weigh on their minds during the holiday season. Here’s a look at how the holidays affect…
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Managing Political Anxiety: Tips and Strategies

The world feels so divided these days, especially when it comes to politics. All you have to do is turn on the television or scroll social media to see people arguing about the upcoming presidential election. Although many people agree that the negative, sometimes even hateful rhetoric has gone too…

Overcoming the Toxicity of Diet Culture

Diet culture may seem like a way to hold people accountable for their health. But, it often has the opposite effect — harming people physically and mentally. Rejecting toxic diet culture will help you think about body image in a more positive and healthy manner. What is Toxic Diet Culture? There…

What Does the Bible Say About Counseling?

If you’re a Christian going through mental health issues, you may find yourself wondering what the Bible says about counseling. Does the Bible’s teaching condone or condemn therapy? The short answer is, “Yes!” The Bible is the first form of support and therapy for Christians, so it definitely encourages people…

Exploring the Different Types of Gender Identity

Research found that 5.6% of U.S. adults identify as LGBT, 0.6% as transgender, and 0.2% as other (queer, etc.), according to Gallup’s 2020 update on lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender identification. These percentages are rising, with each younger generation often feeling more comfortable identifying as a gender other than cisgender.…