Body Image Distress: Signs and Treatment Options
To start, let’s define body image distress, which, in an extreme form, can also be called body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder. It...
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Aug 24, 20213 min read
Why Self-Care Is Necessary for Your Mental Health
Chances are, you heard about beloved gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the team competition during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics...
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Jul 14, 20212 min read
The Truth About Anxiety
Have you ever felt excessively worried? Even if you’re fretting over something small, it may keep you up at night, distract you during...
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Jul 7, 20213 min read
Raising Awareness of Minority Mental Health Issues
Everyone’s mental health journey looks different. One of the major factors that contribute to these differences is identity, culture, and...
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Jun 16, 20212 min read
Mood Disorders: Symptoms, Examples, and Treatment Options
Millions of people suffer from mood or affective disorders. We don’t yet understand all of the exact causes but know a variety of factors...
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drkellipsyd
May 11, 20212 min read
Common Misconceptions About Mental Health
There are so many misconceptions about mental health, from stigmas about mental illness to judgments about therapy. Despite the...
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Apr 9, 20213 min read
What You Need to Know About Addiction
Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by substance use or repeated behaviors that are immediately rewarding but ultimately have...
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drkellipsyd
Mar 30, 20213 min read
Setting Boundaries Will Improve Your Mental Health — Here's Why
We’ve all been there: Despite a nagging feeling in the back of your mind, you say “yes” to something — a playdate in the midst of a...
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drkellipsyd
Mar 9, 20213 min read
Eating Disorders: Warning Signs and What to Do
As we come to the end of NEDAwareness Week (if you missed it, check out their inspiring blog post series!), now is a great time to dig...
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drkellipsyd
Feb 23, 20212 min read
Why Your Mental Health Is So Important
It’s no surprise that mental health is worsening among all age groups, and unfortunately, many people are not receiving the therapy or...
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drkellipsyd
Feb 8, 20213 min read
Dealing with Grief and Loss: What to Say and What to Avoid
Dealing with grief and loss is never easy, and neither is being the support system for someone going through it. You may not know what to...
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drkellipsyd
Dec 10, 20203 min read
Ho, Ho, Ho or Bah Humbug: How Are You Feeling This Holiday Season?
It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is finally here. After a year that felt particularly long and draining, it’s time to...
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drkellipsyd
Jan 27, 20185 min read
Fat: The three letter F word
Thoughts following the viewing of Fattitude What exactly is fat? What does it mean to call yourself or someone else fat? At the most...
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