Mental Health

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Out Like A Light
By Katie McPherson

I Take A Sedative To Fall Asleep Every Night & I Have No Intention Of Stopping

I don’t care if I’m reliant on it and you can’t make me.

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Kids & AI
By Katie McPherson

New York’s New AI Law Prohibits Bots From Dangerous Behaviors With Minors

Starting in January, New Yorkers can file complaints with the attorney general if chatbots cross a line with their kids.

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They're Therapist-Approved
By Katie McPherson

21 Thanksgiving Table Scripts For The Relative Who Always Starts Sh*t

“I didn’t know people I knew held these types of views” is a zinger.

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We're Toast
By Patrice Le Goy

As A Therapist, I Thought Caregiver Burnout Wouldn’t Come For Me. I Was Wrong.

The sandwich generation is sorely lacking in support.

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Here's To A Happier Holiday
By Katie McPherson

9 Things To Do Now So The Holidays Aren’t Such A Cluster Mentally, Emotionally, & Logistically

We don’t just mean “make a list and check it twice.”

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Stomp It Out
By Julie Sprankles

Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.

Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.

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Spiral Much?
By Julie Sprankles

I Know "Future Tripping" Is Bad... But How Do We Not Right Now?

Although the what-ifs feel very justified, therapists explain why dwelling on them isn’t helpful and how we can break out of this anxious loop.

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Sent To Voicemail
By Julie Sprankles

What Is “Estrangement Lite”? Therapists Explain Low-Contact Family Relationships

No huge blowup or dramatic exit, but the calls are fewer and the visits are shorter. The feelings? Complicated.

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"But I Don't Want To Gooooo"
By Katie McPherson

How To Tell When Your Kid Genuinely Needs A Mental Health Day Off From School

Plus, pediatrician-approved ways to help them reset if they can’t miss a day.

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It Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This
By Patrice Le Goy

As A Maternal Mental Health Expert, Lindsay Clancy’s Story Broke My Heart

Watching her trial unfold reminded me of my patients and of myself.