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This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Surviving a Narcissistic Partner: Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with someone who is so arrogant and …

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What to Know in Case You’re Towed · Consumer Federation of America

While parking lot rules and local towing ordinances vary, there are some simple steps that you can take to lessen the chances that your car will be towed.

I’m a trans woman who codes, and this is what I’ve learned about gender in tech

My experience transitioning in midcareer gave me a unique perspective on how the industry should approach gender inclusion.

What About Us? The Mental Health of Social Workers

The more we talk about being in the same sea as our clients, the more we can demystify the stigma around mental illness that keeps all of us from building the robust teams we need to continue our work in this powerful field of social work.

How to find a good counselor or other mental health provider

Learn how to find providers who match your mental health needs, including psychiatrists and psychologists.

World Mental Health Day: How Cannabis Is Beneficial for Mental Health Disorders

For World Mental Health Day, we're exploring the benefits of cannabis for various mental health disorders, from generalized anxiety to eating disorders.

Finding a pro-marriage counselor

Counselors are not all pro-marriage. Did you know that? In fact, most counselors are pro- “individual happiness.” This means that many of them will prioritize personal happiness above a marriage relationship, which means if you are unhappy in your relationship, and unhappy in your efforts to improve the relationship, they will suggest and recommend divorce. […]

World mental health day: Tips for dealing with mental health issues

World mental health day: Tips for dealing with mental health issues

Is It Time to See a Marriage Counselor About Your Money Problems?

If you can't stop fighting over money, it might be time to see a marriage counselor.

What is Mental Health?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

Shocking Findings as World Commemorates World Mental Health Day

Patients are required to be as transparent as possible as they narrate what troubles them in order to get adequate help and accurate diagnoses. Though this work is voluntary, social workers may fall victim to vicarious trauma after hearing gory details of a patient's traumatic events. For social workers involved in humanitarian work, offering aid to the severely traumatised and witnessing first-hand the atrocities meted out…

Is a Mental Health Counselor Right For You?

In the United States, nearly one in five adults struggle with a mental health condition, but only about half get treatment. Untreated mental health conditions can wreak havoc on the mind and body and interfere with work and relationships. If this is you or someone you know, here's how a mental health counselor can help.

How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

Follow these seven ways how to improve mental health in the workplace and see fantastic improvement in the wellbeing of your employees.

How bias in mental health care hurts women, from the lab to the medicine cabinet

Women end up in care more often than men and research on how drugs affect female patients is less robust, but the exact influence of sex and gender on mental health is a relatively new area of study

A Guide For Workspace Mental Health Communication

Stigma around discussing mental health has been falling as awareness of the number of people with mental health conditions rises.

Wellness Trend: Mental Health

Workplace wellness blog discussing the importance of mental health and stress.<br>Incorporating Mental Health into Workplace Wellness Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression are routinely listed as top concerns in employee health surveys, and are the second leading cause of workplace absenteeism.

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches people to identify and be able to respond effectively to mental illness in others.

Machine Learning and Mental Health