Emotional Health
Prioritize your Emotional Health with effective strategies, the latest insights, and tools to manage stress, anxiety, and overall well-being. Start your journey to a balanced mind!
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What Is the Opposite of Gentle? Why “Harsh” Isn’t Always a Villain in Wellness
(img by Passion Planner) Gentle’s Sidekick: Why We Need the Other Side Let’s get real for a second. Life would be so easy if things were always soft, mellow, smooth… You know, gentle. But what happens when we veer totally into gentle mode—skipping workouts because, well, we deserve a break (don’t we always?), or letting […]
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Microdosing MDMA and the Future of MDMA Treatments for Mental Health
Although it may seem logical that a tiny amount of MDMA would be less risky than a larger quantity, evidence suggests that assumption might not hold true. MDMA — often called ecstasy or molly — is a psychoactive stimulant. It was first created in the early 1900s for use in controlling bleeding. Its energizing and […]
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13 Brain Exercises to Help Keep You Mentally Sharp
Working out the mind to sharpen memory, attention, or everyday functioning is a priority for many older adults — though people of every age can gain from adding a few straightforward brain workouts to their routine. The brain is involved in virtually all we do, and like other parts of the body, it benefits from […]
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What to Know About Autogenic Training
Autogenic training is a relaxation method aimed at fostering sensations of calm and ease throughout the body to help lessen stress and worry. More precisely, it helps ease anxieties that stem from situations or conditions that can overwhelm us with tension, frustration, or sadness, says Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, a neuropsychologist and Columbia University faculty member. […]
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The 7 Best Online Couples Therapy Platforms for 2025
A quick look at online couples therapy platforms Best overall: | Skip to review Best for self-driven couples: | Skip to review Best for busy couples: | Skip to review Best for parenting: | Skip to review Best for sex and intimacy: | Skip to review Best for LGBTQ+ folks: | Skip to review Best […]
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16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress
Taking part in practices that promote self-care can help lower stress and anxiety. These activities might include increasing physical activity, engaging in mindfulness exercises, and maintaining a nutritious diet. Reducing the persistent pressures of everyday life wherever possible supports overall health. Long-term stress can raise your likelihood of developing health issues such as: heart disease […]
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18 of the Best Fidget Toys for Anxiety
A quick look at the best fidget toys for anxiety Best on-the-go toys Coogam Qiyi Speed Cube Bundle Tom’s Fidgets Original Flippy Chain Möbii Fidget Ball JOEYANK Fidget Infinity Cube Best desk toys SPOLEY Desk Sculpture Toysmith Deluxe Zen Garden Toysmith Euler’s Disk COFFLED Newton’s Cradle EASTBULL Useless Box Best jewelry Sac Silver Fidget Ring […]
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Do Stress Balls Work?
Stress balls can serve as a useful aid for coping with short-term stress and muscle tension by offering a tactile diversion and encouraging relaxation. These balls are soft, malleable, and easy to compress objects created to give a physical release for stress, nervous energy, and tension. The hands-on sensation and repeated squeezing motion of stress […]
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Do Weighted Blankets Work?
Weighted blankets have become a popular tool for managing stress and promoting healthier sleep for many people — and for understandable reasons. Below, we’ll look at how these blankets function and outline their potential advantages and drawbacks. (img by Hush Blankets) What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets are therapeutic coverings that typically weigh between […]
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Can a Mentally Ill Person Become Normal? Honest Answers, Real Hope
(img by The Independent) So, What Is “Normal” Anyway? Let’s just throw this out there: “normal” is kind of a moving target, isn’t it? Ever noticed how sometimes, you wake up already tired, drink way too much coffee, and just… can’t shake off your worries? Or maybe you look around and it feels like everyone […]