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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.

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

August 5, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

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

May 27, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

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

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Embracing Change: How to Maintain Friendships Through Life PhasesΒ 

May 22, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

It can be tricky but not impossible to maintain friendships through different life stages. Here are some things to keep in mind.

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Misophonia: When Everyday Sounds Trigger Emotional Responses

May 20, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

Misophonia can be frustrating, but there are several strategies that can help you manage your symptoms and lower your distress toward sounds.

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The Great Debate: Hobbies vs. the Side Hustle

May 9, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

Do you have to turn your hobbies into a new business? Here are some pros and cons of monetizing your hobbies via a side hustle.

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Self-Care for Busy People: Simple Strategies for Taking Care of Your Mental Health

May 16, 2023/in Individual Therapy, Life Outside the Office

Self Care is often something last on our minds. Here are some tips on how to incorporate self-care into your busy life.

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