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Intimate partner violence: Early signs to look out for | CNN A new study has identified 16 early warning signs that could predict a partner becoming abusive later.

Anger is powerful, moving emotion, often used for destructive and self-destructive reactive behavior; which is result of emotional disregulation. However, if channeled as healthy, productive, useful power towards achieving goals, increases chances for overcoming barriers and for a success.

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Zoom Conversations vs In-Person: Brain Activity Tells a Different Tale - Neuroscience News The research suggests online faces, with present technology, don't engage our social neural circuits as effectively.

5 Accidental Truths That Unloved Daughters Learn 1. Real love is not a transaction.

How to Use Stress to Your Advantage It's your body's built-in pump-up mechanism.

Many people worry that if they admit to having mental health problems they're going to be stigmatized and looked at strangely by family and friends. The reality is that seeking out help is good, showing that someone wants to be proactive in leading a balanced and happy life. https://bit.ly/3RaVSLT

When it comes to taking care of yourself, it’s important to remember that it’s perfectly okay to feel however you’re feeling.

7 Subtle Signs of Mental Strength 4. They enjoy seeing others succeed.

What "Barbie" Gets Right About Male Psychology 2. Sexualizing existential dread and loneliness.

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What "Barbie" Gets Right About Male Psychology 2. Sexualizing existential dread and loneliness.

The Parent of a Teen-Ager Is an Emotional-Garbage Collector Lisa Damour is helping families navigate adolescence at a moment of crisis.

The science of friendship

Work Speak: How to Say “No” to Extra Work Be diplomatic but truthful about your bandwidth.

20 Common Personality Traits of Family Trauma Survivors Relationship avoidance, a need to over-explain, and more.

The Opposite of Toxic Positivity The Atlantic

Dr Lisa Damour, Emotional Life of Teenagers - fantastic book for parents, gardians, educators, anyone who is around teenagers.

Why We Must Embrace the Emotional Lives of Teenagers Dr. Lisa Damour talks about teen emotions and why their intense feelings – both positive and negative – are a key part of development.

Keeping teens safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

Seven Ways to Show Support in Tough Times Learn how to show support and unconditional love during good and challenging times.

During the month of May, the American Counseling Association joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health.

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How to help kids navigate friendships and peer relationships

This week marks National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Started by Sandy Hook Promise, this week is a time to help raise awareness and educate communities on effective strategies to prevent youth violence.

3 Ways to Better Understand Your Emotions Naming them is an important first step.

The crisis in American girlhood Stark findings on the pervasive sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence endured by teen girls have jolted parents and the wider public.

Do You Suspect Your Teen Is in a Violent Dating Relationship? Here Are Five Things You Can Do To Help - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Know the signs that your teen is being abused by their partner and take five critical steps to intervene.

Perspective | Does John Fetterman’s openness signal new acceptance of mental illness? Some see the reaction to Sen. Fetterman’s announcement as a sign of progress, but that’s less true than you might think.

The Right Way to Speak Truth to Power Strategies for cultivating everyday courage at work.

Fetterman's hospitalization for depression may help reduce stigma against men seeking mental health treatment

This week is No Name-Calling Week, which was created to end name-calling and bullying in schools. It’s always important for everyone to remember the importance of showing kindness and respect to one another.