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The call for a more gender-sensitive understanding of autism. During Thanksgiving dinner, Beth's aunt asked her how she was enjoying...

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What happens when we procrastinate and how we can stop. Procrastination, often a habitual choice, provides temporary relief by lowering...

What is “adherent DBT?” And why does it matter? DBT is an evidence-based treatment for a variety of mental health diagnoses and...

Toxic masculinity may hinge on devaluing femininity. There have been many attempts to define or describe toxic masculinity. Many of these...

Creating a path to a less lonely world. Loneliness is a global health issue that can profoundly impair mental and physical health....

New evidence shows reward and punishment learning differs across adolescence. Adolescence is typically linked to greater risk-taking and...

Is it better to end a relationship than risk rejection? Low self-esteem may be related to certain perceptions people hold about...

Learn a powerful way to explore, question, and change worries and fears. Challenging distorted thinking is hard when dealing with the...

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Embrace new beginnings and master change. Change is more successful with small, consistent steps rather than drastic measures. Involving...

The boom of sexual wellness devices. A recent report found the sex toy market is estimated to be a 19-billion-dollar industry. Sales...

How to identify the sources of our self-limiting beliefs. Our thoughts about who we are and what we can accomplish shape our lives. When...

How can we be motivated to learn something new? Human motivation is complex, and people can be driven by intrinsic and extrinsic...

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What to do when your family does not believe that your child has a disability. You are not foolish for recognizing the symptoms that may...

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