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Acedia: An Ancient Term for Existential Emptiness

Acedia describes a profound sense of detachment, or a lack of purpose or connection. Here’s what you should know.

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The Imaginary Conversations in Your Head Known as Jouska

If you’ve had an imaginary conversation in your head, you have experienced what’s known as jouska. Here’s what you should know about it.

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How Your Environment Affects Your Mental Health

Being aware of how your environment affects your mental health can make it easier to create spaces that support rest and healing.

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Helping Teens Cope with the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Fear of missing out, or FOMO, can affect a young person’s self-esteem, mental health, and relationships. Here’s how to help.

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Music and Mental Health: How Teens Can Use Music to Manage Emotions

Explore how music can help teens with mental health challenges and go over tips on how to use it effectively for emotional regulation.

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Kenopsia: The Eerie Feeling of an Empty Space That’s Normally Full

Kenopsia describes the almost melancholic emptiness of a space that should be alive with energy. Here’s why it feels so unsettling.

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

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

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

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 You Feel Nighttime Anxiety (and What You Can Do About It)

Do you experience nighttime anxiety? You’re not alone. Discover why, and what you can do to get a restful night of sleep.