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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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Mental Health Implications of Non-Traditional Career Paths for Teens and Young Adults

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A non-traditional career can offer freedom and creativity, but also brings unique mental health challenges that need to be addressed.

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Maintaining Friendships During Mental Health Struggles

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Maintaining friendships can be a tall order when your mental health is struggling. Here are some ways to approach it.

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Acedia: An Ancient Term for Existential Emptiness

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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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