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Advice on Dire Diagnoses From a Survivor

By Jane E. Brody — 2007

With each diagnosis, knowing her life hung in the balance, she was “stunned, then anguished” and astonished by “how much energy it takes to get from the bad news to actually starting on the return path to health.”

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Seven Keys to a Good Death

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Mental Disorder Within the Neurodiversity Paradigm

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The Brain of an Entrepreneur

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Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Is Hard!

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Are You Mentally Well Enough for College?

Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school—but was now failing several courses—came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist.

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5 Steps To Finding A Therapist As A College Student

For those who want to seek help and guidance, here are some actions you can take.

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5 Things College Students Should Include in a Plan for Their Wellness

Here are five essential things that any wellness plan for incoming college students should address.

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The Top Mental Health Challenges Facing Students

Experts and researchers use terms like “epidemic” and “crisis” to characterize the mental health challenges currently facing American college students. Statistics back up these claims.

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Why ‘That Girl’ Isn’t Real

The “that girl” trend has inspired millions of views, but the supposedly inspiring trend can become toxic.

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Self Care for Activists

We become more effective agents of change when we are nurturing our own happiness and personal growth.

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