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A Look Inside the Fascinating History of Glitter and Gay Culture 🏳️‍🌈 : http://bit.ly/historyofglitter | peoplepsych.com

Where to Donate to Support the Black Trans Community: https://bit.ly/3ezR27U | peoplepsych.com

Check out these phenomenal beauty brands that are supporting 🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ communities! http://bit.ly/lgbtqbeautysupport | peoplepsych.com

Are you guilty of microaggressions due to ignorance? 🏳️‍🌈 Check out this LGBTQIA+ glossary: http://bit.ly/lgbtqia-glossary | peoplepsych.com

Make your place feel more like a home. Jessica reminds readers that sleep temps are best between 65/68 degrees, not 75/78 degrees, unless of course, you like it tropical.

Get to know about Jessica Zaehringer LCSW here: https://tinyurl.com/22dc6avu | peoplepsych.com

Making friends as an adult can be hard. Joel Snape got tired of feeling so isolated and set about on a purposeful plan to make some friends. Find out how he did it!
https://tinyurl.com/finding-friends-1 | peoplepsych.com

Just 45 minutes of art making lowers the stress cortisol...and there's no wrong way to make it!
https://tiny.one/arthealing | peoplepsych.com

Illinois residents: Access you electronic vaccination record in Illinois by signing up to electronically access your COVID-19 vaccination record. https://tinyurl.com/illinois-vaccine | peoplepsych.com

Defying Gender Conformity & Embracing the True Self in Performance:
A Manifesto for the Gender Non-Conforming Actor
https://tinyurl.com/yha7wpxf | peoplepsych.com

You did it! You finished school - now you're ready to jump in and create the life you've worked so hard for.

Surprisingly this doesn't always seem as emotionally effortless as we thought. It is easy for anxiety and uncertainty to set in - and keeping a positive mindset becomes more and more difficult.

Here are 7 secrets that can help anyone during this transitional time. https://tinyurl.com/yxu3vs3m | peoplepsych.com

Wonder how to choose the right therapist, get the most out of your therapy or counseling sessions, and evaluate your treatment progress? Check out this guide: https://tinyurl.com/y6sgyl8x | peoplepsych.com

Find people supporting one another through their mental health journeys - and take a break from the carefully curated perfection of that makes up so much of Instagram. https://tinyurl.com/y5z6crhr | peoplepsych.com

Negative emotional experiences are part of life. Use this DBT exercise to learn to navigate through emotions vs trying to block them. https://tinyurl.com/y28ccho5 | peoplepsych.com

Is it possible that an animal hanging around can alleviate depression? There is a lot of compelling research that says "Yes!" https://tinyurl.com/y6wa3gam | peoplepsych.com

Can bringing a cat into your life improve your mental health? Seems like it. https://tinyurl.com/y23bx668 | peoplepsych.com

The life of a college student can be stressful and affect your mental health. What can you do about it?

Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder can seem the same but are very, very different. Dr. Marks explains: http://bit.ly/bipolarVSbpd | peoplepsych.com

Emotions are temporary. They come and go, and even when they are uncomfortable - you can navigate through them differently using this DBT skill. https://tinyurl.com/y28ccho5 | peoplepsych.com

Have a family member or coworker that is extremely difficult? You might be able to change the dynamic without cutting them off altogether. https://tinyurl.com/szzqxh3 | peoplepsych.com

A story of eating disorder recovery: "... It is like being possessed. You are at war with yourself and you are losing." https://tinyurl.com/y37gsp27 | peoplepsych.com

Want to change a bad habit? What is the purpose behind the habit?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) spells out a plan to change your bad habits without willpower. https://tinyurl.com/ydere8cb | peoplepsych.com

Trauma - could you be struggling with a trauma reaction? There is help. You are not weak. You are a survivor.
https://integratedlistening.com/what-is-trauma/ | peoplepsych.com

Years ago I sat in the doctor's office trying to decide if fertility treatment was for me. He was incredibly organized and had a nice powerpoint presentation flashing tables about fertility on a projector screen.

Despite all the numbers and charts - I didn't have an answer. I was in my late 30's, but did that mean I was I less fertile than I had been the year before? What did these numbers mean for me?

Looking back, maybe a survey of the latest fertility science would have been helpful.

Is there a ticking clock for women? What about men?

https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs/j4h6g6/fertility-cliff-is-it-real | peoplepsych.com

Even just 5 minutes a day of being outdoors can significantly improve your mood!

Chicago is an urban metropolis to be sure - but also home to some beautiful parks like the Lincoln Park Conservatory which is always a bus ride away....and it’s free.

Consider it when you plan a natural mind boost!

The promise of revved up weightloss is compelling...but can it really be that easy?

Spoiler alert: results seem to depend more on the total amount consumed...not the span of time between eating. Unless we're talking about enhancing traditional cancer treatment....then the jury it still out.

Thinking of trying intermittent fasting? Listen to this episode of Science vs: Exercise: Fat Buster or Belly Flop?
https://tinyurl.com/y5j5nzye | peoplepsych.com

The transition from full-time student to full-time adult isn't always smooth (for some of us it is downright bumpy!)

https://tinyurl.com/skpfxg6 | peoplepsych.com

Is it shyness or social anxiety?😕 Learn how to spot the differences: http://bit.ly/ShyOrAnxious | peoplepsych.com

A Harvard study found that women who filled their homes with plants were more likely to live longer! http://bit.ly/houseplantstudy | peoplepsych.com

Don't overlook the benefits of volunteering to help YOU feel good....mix that with hanging with animals - even better!

Find out how to volunteer at one of Chicago's many shelters or rescues. "Grandpa Terry" has it figured out!
https://tinyurl.com/vm8jorb | peoplepsych.com

Binge eating can often be the result of underlying PTSD, OCD, depression, or anxiety. http://bit.ly/binge_signs | peoplepsych.com