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Why Anger Is Good For You
You know the feeling. Your face becomes hot, your heartbeat gets faster, you don’t know whether to scream, or cry, or tell someone (anyone!) off. You feel ANGRY, and since most of us are taught that anger is a bad thing, you’re not sure what to do about it.
Thinking About Taking Antidepressants? 5 Tips You Should Know
If I had a nickel for every time someone struggling with depression told me they don’t “believe” in antidepressants… Let’s face it. Even with all
My Friend Had a Late-Term Abortion: 5 Things She Wants You to Know
Editor’s note: The account that follows may be upsetting for some readers. Names were changed to protect confidentiality. I was reflecting on a recent party
Is It Winter Blues or Major Depression?
Originally published on December 19, 2016 • By Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT, Topic Expert for GoodTherapy.org All people, at some point, experience one or more
6 Types of Friendships That Are Bad for Emotional Health
When I was in high school, my best friend’s mom made no secret of her worries about us driving, going to parties, meeting new teens
7 Steps to Building Emotional Resilience
Originally published on August 9, 2016 • By Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT, GoodTherapy.org, Topic Expert Contributor Many of us spend a significant amount of time
