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The Power of Peer Support: How Teens Can Help Each Other with Mental Health

July 22, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

Peer support can reduce feelings of isolation in teens, as well as boost self-esteem, and encourage more help-seeking behaviors.

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When to Seek Professional Help: Recognizing Mental Health Needs in Teens

July 15, 2025/in Individual Therapy

For teenagers, recognizing when professional help is needed can be life-changing. Here are some signs professional help is needed.

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Exploring Dyscalculia: The Emotional Toll of Math-Related Learning Disabilities

July 8, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects the ability to understand numbers, grasp mathematical concepts, and perform calculations.

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Digital Detox or Digital Redesign? How to Find a Healthy Relationship with Technology

July 1, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

If you’re overwhelmed by being online, you may have considered a digital detox. But a more sustainable approach could be a digital redesign.

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Why Laughter is the Best Medicine for Your Mind

June 26, 2025/in Individual Therapy

Laughter is often called the best medicine. While it may not replace therapy, its positive effects on the mind are notable.

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The Psychology of Nostalgia

June 24, 2025/in Individual Therapy

What is nostalgia and why does it effect us? Explore the basics of nostalgia, the science behind it, and the feelings it inspires.

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  • A Black woman at desk looking at a computer in front of a painted wall, looking stressed.
    High-Functioning Anxiety: The Quiet Struggle No One Talks AboutAugust 28, 2026 - 2:20 pm
  • A white therapist sitting across from a Black patient in a therapy office.
    In-Person vs Online Therapy in Chicago: Which Is Right for You?August 26, 2026 - 5:44 pm
  • A man in a field at dawn holding a lantern.
    Nodus Tollens: The Feeling That Your Life No Longer Makes SenseAugust 14, 2026 - 5:38 pm
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    How Sleep Deprivation Affects Teenage Mental HealthAugust 12, 2026 - 1:42 pm
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    Why Some People Develop Depersonalization & Derealization DisordersJuly 31, 2026 - 9:49 pm

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