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In the World of Dating, It’s Time to Rethink the Ick by Sanna Balsari-Palsule, Ph.D

Many icks, on reflection, are just harmless “nicks.” THE BASICS Why Relationships Matter Take our Relationship Satisfaction Test Find a therapist to strengthen relationships Source: Photo by Polina Zimmerman / Pexels The ick is giving me the ick. In a world of trending dating terminology, “the ick” has proven surprisingly enduring. Headlines like “Three Ways to Combat […]

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When you Encounter People with ‘Dark Personality Traits’

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Have you ever suffered through tales of greatness from a self-absorbed “friend” who reminds you of Michael Scott from “The Office” – and not in a good way? Have you been betrayed by a colleague out of the blue, undermined on a project by the office mean girl, or had a work friendship dropped altogether

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AI therapy may help with mental health, but innovation should never outpace ethics

Doctor, Mental Hacks / Nice Worker

Mental health services around the world are stretched thinner than ever. Long wait times, barriers to accessing care and rising rates of depression and anxiety have made it harder for people to get timely help. As a result, governments and healthcare providers are looking for new ways to address this problem. One emerging solution is the use of AI chatbots for mental health care. A recent

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Unlock Your True Self: 7 Surprising Ways Self-Awareness Transforms Your Life

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Unlock Your True Self: 7 Surprising Ways Self-Awareness Transforms Your Life Have you ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step, or reacted in a way you later regretted? Often, the answer to these frustrations lies in one powerful, yet frequently overlooked, skill: self-awareness. It’s more than just “knowing yourself.” Self-awareness is the ability to

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Anxiety Relief: 7 Simple Ways to Cope & Calm Your Mind (Starting Now!)

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That familiar knot in your stomach. The racing thoughts that just won’t quit. The feeling of being constantly on edge, even when nothing specific is wrong. If this sounds familiar, you’re experiencing anxiety – and you are definitely not alone. Anxiety is a natural human emotion, a built-in alarm system meant to protect us from

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The Master Manipulator Subtle Tactics They Use (And How to Spot Them)

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Have you ever left a conversation feeling subtly uneasy, like you agreed to something you didn’t fully want to, or that your emotions were somehow played upon? You might have encountered a master manipulator. Master manipulators are skilled at influencing others for their gain, often using subtle and insidious tactics that can leave you feeling

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Older Sibling Energy: Master Your Natural Strengths & Thrive

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Proclaiming our older sister/ sibling energy, or wherever you may fall on the familial pecking order, is the latest and most significant form of self-expression. Growing up as the eldest sibling, I quickly learned that being an older sister had a particular set of responsibilities and expectations. I was meant to be the role model

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Think you might be dating a ‘vulnerable narcissist’? Look out for these red flags Megan Wilis Ph.d

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Single people are increasingly turning online to find love, with more than 300 million people around the world trying their luck on dating apps. Some find their fairy tale. But for others, stories of online dating have very different endings. You may be ghosted after a seemingly blissful start, or strung along with just crumbs of attention.

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Toxic Bonds: Recognizing and Responding to Jealousy from Friends and Family

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Jealousy is a natural human emotion, but when it comes from those closest to us, like friends and family, it can feel especially painful. Whether it’s subtle envy or outright resentment, jealousy in intimate relationships can lead to emotional toxicity, strained bonds, and lasting damage. Understanding how to recognize it—and respond with strength and clarity—is

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Gaslighting: The Invisible Psychological Abuse

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Gaslighting is the word of the year – 2024. Have you had Feelings of doubt, inferiority, anguish, and even depression, which are some of the consequences of gaslighting, a type of psychological abuse often invisible in a relationship, which is based on making the couple doubt their speech or even their own emotional stability or

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Mental Hacks

In the World of Dating, It’s Time to Rethink the Ick by Sanna Balsari-Palsule, Ph.D

When you Encounter People with ‘Dark Personality Traits’

AI therapy may help with mental health, but innovation should never outpace ethics

Unlock Your True Self: 7 Surprising Ways Self-Awareness Transforms Your Life

Anxiety Relief: 7 Simple Ways to Cope & Calm Your Mind (Starting Now!)

The Master Manipulator Subtle Tactics They Use (And How to Spot Them)

Older Sibling Energy: Master Your Natural Strengths & Thrive

Think you might be dating a ‘vulnerable narcissist’? Look out for these red flags Megan Wilis Ph.d

Toxic Bonds: Recognizing and Responding to Jealousy from Friends and Family

Gaslighting: The Invisible Psychological Abuse

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