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Cognitive Reappraisal Fatigue and Constant “Positive Reframing”

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Cognitive reappraisal is the process of changing how we interpret a situation in an effort to alter our emotional response to it.

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Coping Strategies When Your Job Misaligns with Your Values

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Addressing this situation thoughtfully can help protect your well-being and guide your career so that it better aligns with your values.

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Breaking Free from Comparison: How to Stop Measuring Yourself Against Others

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Comparison can create self-doubt, frustration, and distorted views of oneself or others. Here’s how you can stop comparing yourself to others.

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How to Support a Grieving Partner When You’re Also Grieving

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Supporting a grieving partner while you are also grieving calls for patience, empathy, and open communication.

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The Science of Emotional Contagion

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Finding Hope and Humanity When Our Communities Are Hurting

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When a community contends with fear or uncertainty, it effects us all. These are some ways to find hope and help your Chicago community today.

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Why Mental Health Checkups Should Be as Routine as Physicals

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The Real Impact of Video Games on Teenagers

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Instead of viewing video games as inherently good or bad, it’s more helpful to understand their impact through an evidence-based lens.

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Mismatched Emotions: When Emotions Don’t Match Experience

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Mismatched emotions occur when our internal emotional responses fail to align with what the situation “should” call for.

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How ADHD Presents Differently in Women

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ADHD in women often presents differently than in men, which can lead to missed diagnoses, misunderstandings, and challenges.

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