When everything feels irritating, it's usually a sign that something small needs to change. These two habits make everyday ...

In Western culture, many people mistakenly believe that self-criticism is useful, that it can motivate us to be better people; that if we’re hard on ourselves, we’re more likely to improve. But ...

Think of all the generous, kind people you know who constantly give compassion and care to others, yet continually beat themselves up. Most of us are quite practiced at being supportive and giving to ...

Parents desire their teens to achieve autonomy. Autonomy is the ability for someone to make decisions on their own without being told what to do. Parents want their teens to grow up to make decisions ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of persuading a loved one to change their behavior. “Positive narratives of tough love ...

The month of July is BIPOC (Bipoc, Indigenous and People of Color) Mental Health Month, or National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. While every day is a great time to center the unique ...

Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, ...

Thanksgiving week often brings a mix of joy and chaos. Between work deadlines, holiday preparations, and family commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Balancing productivity with personal ...

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