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What COVID is “Masking:”

by Emily Steinberg Fadem, M.D.

A #Nigerian Princess Living in Diaspora Shares Her Fears for Her Two American Born Princes! #Genocide

by Dr. Princess Fumi S. Hancock, DNP, PMHNP-BC.

The Impact of Mental Health on Overall Wellness

by Marissa Elman

Life Lessons from a Psychiatrist Who’s Been Listening to People’s Problems for Decades

by Thomas Oppong

5 SUBTLE INDICATORS THAT YOU COULD BENEFIT FROM THERAPY

by Novena Riojas

Melanin and Mental Illness

by Jennifer Bradley, NP-C

“By listening without judgment or expectations we are able to change the trajectory of our thoughts,” with Jill Merrell.

by A.N. Gibson

5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings With Tonja Dodd

by A.N. Gibson

5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings,   With Colene Elridge, M.B.A.

by A.N. Gibson

“Seek out family members you get along with and spend time with them,” with Dr. Scott West.

by A.N. Gibson

“We often need to adjust our attachments to an outcome to feel better,” with Emily Roberts.

by A.N. Gibson
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The same way you would grab an umbrella if there is rain in the forecast, you should have a plan to protect yourself from the inevitable storm of the holidays and/or your relatives that are triggers for you.
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5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings, With Stephanie L. Roth-Goldberg

by A.N. Gibson
I can change my expectations and not expect them to fulfill certain needs.
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5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings with Alicia Racine.

by A.N. Gibson
If we were all to recognize that growing is more important than reaching perfection, we would all feel a lot better about ourselves and others too.
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“If we were all to recognize that growing is more important than reaching perfection, we would all feel a lot better about ourselves and others too,” with Raffi Bilek.

by A.N. Gibson
If you expect someone to be triggering there is a pretty strong chance that you can also determine how and why that might happen.
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5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings, With Noelle Cordeaux.

by A.N. Gibson
People who don't know how their struggles keep them from being able to do what they want to do - so if you're one of those who don't understand, use the circumstances as an opportunity for education.
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“What we seek - feeling whole and loved - cannot be found outside of us, but rather within us,” with Maureen Connolly.

by A.N. Gibson
Instead of using family celebrations as a time to try and change people, simply ask questions and learn about their life.
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“Talking though our emotions not only helps us to process the emotions, but helps others to hear that we are not alone,” with Lindsey Elmore.

by A.N. Gibson
When you confront people clearly and directly, all the cards are on the table. This relieves stress, prevents miscommunication and allows you to let go.
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5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings, With Laura MacLeod.

by A.N. Gibson
Ask questions. Listen. Be present. Don't try to fix anything - see if you can simply be available and open. Your neutral presence and attention are the most healing gifts.
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“You have nothing to prove, you have nothing to hide from, simply show up and be you,” with Shannon Algeo.

by A.N. Gibson
To support strong mental health in a family ALWAYS requires courageous conversations among family members to not only care for whomever is afflicted with mental illness, but also to discuss what effect that person's mental illness has on everyone else and what all other family members need in order for them to take better care of themselves around this person.
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5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings, With Hanalei Vierra

by A.N. Gibson
In a healthy family system, issues are resolved with positive communication, respect and understanding.
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“Identify which family members foster feelings of comfort and safety and to seek out those that enhance emotional stability,” With Dr. Caitlin Simpson, LCSW, LCADC

by A.N. Gibson
One way to help distinguish between a difficult dynamic and an unhealthy relationship is to evaluate the situation more objectively using strategies to help yourself 'step back' from the situation at hand.
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5 Ways To Optimize Mental Wellness During Stressful Family Gatherings, With Dr. Lindsay Trent

by A.N. Gibson
It’s important to find the balance between being overly-sensitive and having fear of standing up for yourself to avoid confrontation.
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“Knowing which battles to choose can be a great skill to hone,” with Melanie Kotcher.

by A.N. Gibson
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