1 In 5 Teens Use AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice. Experts Have Thoughts.
sourab26 As AI use becomes more ingrained in daily life and chatbots are added into our social media apps, it feels like it’s getting harder by the day to predict the…
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11 Things You Didn’t Know Your HSA/FSA Would Cover & They’re Actually Good
FSA and HSA accounts are one of those things you sign up for every year and then promptly forget about. Or, maybe you do keep it top of mind, but…
Why Other People’s Emotions Leave You Exhausted, According To Therapists
Sometimes, and seemingly more and more, I just feel entirely wiped out after spending time around certain people. Emotional vampires — that’s what we call them. Maybe it’s the friend…
All Things Summer That Are FSA/HSA Eligible
How many years in a row have you gotten to the last weeks of December and realized you have to spend your FSA money but don’t really know what to…
What Is Emotional Parentification? Signs It Happened To You & How It’s Showing Up Now
You feel anxious all the time but don’t actually know what you need to fix it. You’d like to rest more but it’s hard when you feel like being productive…
If You’re Experiencing Intrusive Thoughts From PPD, You’re Not Alone
Every time I held my son in those first months, my brain showed me the same terrifying image: dropping him. Not tripping, not stumbling — just letting go. What made…
Why Getting Better From PPD Isn’t A Straight Line
If you’re struggling with postpartum depression (PPD), chances are you’ve found yourself wondering: When am I going to feel like myself again? And not in a vague, someday kind of…
Can Your Dog “Catch” Your Anxiety? Experts Explain How Dogs Absorb Human Stress
I used to notice it with my dog Jaws: Whenever I would walk in the door brooding after a bad day, he would seem… off somehow. I guess you could…
I Had PPD. Here are 6 Ways You Can Help A Mom Going Through It.
I was diagnosed with postpartum depression after the birth of my son, nearly a decade ago. In the time since then, more and more moms have publicly opened about their…
How To Retrain Your Brain To Enjoy “Slow” Dopamine
Never in my life have I said the word “dopamine” more than I have in the last year, but I’m glad we’re talking about it. Dopamine, the feel-good motivating neurotransmitter,…