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Managing Your Mental Health in College
Mental health issues on college campuses are on the rise. Here’s how students can find help.
Mental HealthResources
How Has COVID-19 Affected Anxiety in Schoolchildren?
With COVID-19, the back-to-school season will be different for many children. Online Counseling Programs asked school counselors for advice during the pandemic.
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Family Conflict: How to Navigate Political Conversations
Politics can be divisive. How can family members engage in healthy, respectful and productive conversations, even when they disagree?
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25 Podcasts About Relationships, Marriage Therapy, and Couples Counseling
Hearing about others’ experiences can help couples learn how to address their own relationship woes.
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Crisis Planning and Counseling for Parents with Shared Custody
A crisis presents specific challenges to split families. How can parents with shared custody prepare and respond to emergency situations?
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How to Prepare for an Online Counseling Session
Virtual counseling is an effective way to start or continue seeking help for mental health. Learn more about its benefits and how to prepare for a session.
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Tips From Counselors on How to Manage Financial Stress During a Crisis
Job loss and financial insecurity caused by a crisis can create or exacerbate mental health concerns. Learn how to manage financial stress.
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Managing Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has left many feeling isolated, especially those with mental illness. Here’s how individuals can maintain their mental health during difficult times.
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Addressing Students’ Triggers: Tips for Trauma-Informed Classroom Design
Trauma can harm children's brain development and ability to manage emotions. Designing a classroom is one way to implement trauma-informed care in school.
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Eating for Mental Health: Simple Suggestions for College Students
College can be overwhelming for many students, who often barely can think about the importance of food and mental health. We asked two experts to discuss the importance of nutrition and mental health in college.
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How to Know When it’s Time to Seek a Counselor or Therapist
The need for counseling or therapy may be difficult to identify, because mental distress looks and feels different from person to person.
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How to Identify and Intervene in Teen Dating Violence
Only 33 percent of teens in an abusive relationship report it to someone else. Prevention and intervention can help stop teen dating violence before it occurs.