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Finding Hope and Humanity When Our Communities Are Hurting

November 13, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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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The Real Impact of Video Games on Teenagers

November 6, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

November 4, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

October 28, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

October 14, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

October 7, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

September 16, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

September 9, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

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

September 2, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

August 12, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

Finding Hope and Humanity When Our Communities Are Hurting

The Real Impact of Video Games on Teenagers

Mismatched Emotions: When Emotions Don’t Match Experience

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

Maintaining Friendships During Mental Health Struggles

Acedia: An Ancient Term for Existential Emptiness

The Imaginary Conversations in Your Head Known as Jouska

How Your Environment Affects Your Mental Health

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

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

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