Tag: therapy
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UK Arts Groups Challenge the Tortured Artist Myth with Therapeutic Support
Challenging a Storied Stereotype From the operatic stage to television studios, performers often navigate intense demands—from grueling rehearsal schedules to the pressure of audience expectation. A growing coalition of UK arts groups is turning the narrative on its head, arguing that mental health support and professional care are essential tools for sustaining creativity. Rather than…
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The Midults and the January Blues: A Guide to Post-Festive Low Mood
Understanding the January blues in midlife For many adults in midlife, the glow of the holidays fades quickly, leaving a quiet, stubborn heaviness. If you’re a “midult”—someone navigating work, family, aging parents, and personal expectations—you might notice a dip in energy, motivation, and pleasure in daily activities. The feeling isn’t just “tired”; it can be…
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Celebrity Resilience: How Stars Rebound After Accidents and Health Setbacks
Introduction: The Power of Recovery in the Spotlight When a beloved actor experiences a sudden health setback, the public is drawn to the story of resilience. While every recovery journey is unique, there are common threads that help many celebrities move forward with strength, purpose, and renewed perspective. This article explores how individuals, including high-profile…
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Tackling the Winter Blues: Expert Tips to Brighten Your Season
Understanding the winter blues and seasonal mood shifts For many, December brings celebrations and family gatherings, but the same season can trigger a dip in mood for others. In parts of Canada and other high-latitude regions, reduced daylight hours can disrupt circadian rhythms and affect neurotransmitter activity, contributing to what experts describe as the winter…
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Thinking about stopping antidepressants? Experts share safe ways to taper off
Why people consider stopping antidepressants Many people with depression or anxiety wonder if they’re ready to come off antidepressants after months or years of treatment. Some do so to reduce side effects, to feel more in control of their lives, or because they’ve been symptom-free for a sustained period. Yet deciding to taper off is…
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Coping in a High-Pressure World: Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Understanding the Power of Today’s Stress Around the globe, more people are naming anxiety and depression as defining emotional challenges of our time. The fast pace of work, constant connectivity, and the weight of personal expectations can leave many feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unseen. In this environment, it’s crucial to differentiate normal stress from what…
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New Research Sheds Light on Face Blindness and Its Impacts
Understanding Face Blindness: What Prosopagnosia Means Face blindness, scientifically known as developmental prosopagnosia, is a condition where recognizing familiar faces is unusually difficult, despite normal vision and intelligence. For many, a face is processed in fractions of a second, guiding everything from recognizing a coworker to spotting a friend in a crowd. But for those…
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Vijay Varma Opens Up About Depression and Ira Khan’s Healing Help
Vijay Varma’s Honest Revelation About Depression In a candid conversation about his mental health journey, Indian actor Vijay Varma shared a deeply personal chapter of his life: a prolonged battle with severe depression. He described the weight of darkness that at times made even ordinary moments feel insurmountable, and he spoke openly about the emotional…
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Two Pronged: Scared That My Bipolar Disorder Will Ruin My New Relationship
Understanding the fear when dating with bipolar disorder Starting a new relationship is already a mix of excitement and nerves. When bipolar disorder enters the conversation, that flutter can feel like it’s amplified into dread: Will mood swings, unpredictability, or medication side effects derail what could be a loving connection? The truth is that bipolar…
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Cops on Ketamine? Navigating Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Hurdles
Introduction: The promise and the perils of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for first responders Combining psychotherapy with low-dose ketamine—an anesthetic with a history of misuse—has emerged as a controversial but increasingly discussed approach to treating severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among high-trauma populations. Firefighters, police officers, and military members often carry invisible burdens, and mental…