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Navigating Mental Health in Multi-Generational Households

Multi-generational living arrangements have become increasingly common across the United States. Whether driven by economic necessity, cultural traditions, or caregiving responsibilities, these households bring unique mental health challenges that require…
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When Straight A’s Come at a Cost: Understanding Teen Burnout

The pressure to excel academically has never been higher for teenagers. Between Advanced Placement courses, standardized test prep, college applications, and extracurricular activities, many teens are running on empty. What…
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Substance Use in Older Adults: A Growing Crisis That Demands Attention

Substance use among older adults is becoming an increasingly urgent public health concern. While addiction discussions often center on younger populations, the reality is that adults over 65 face unique…
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Breaking the Silence: How to Combat Isolation in Older Adults

Loneliness among seniors has reached epidemic proportions. Recent studies show that more than one-third of adults aged 45 and older report chronic loneliness, with the problem becoming even more severe…
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How Zoom Changed Social Anxiety for Teens Forever

The shift to virtual communication has fundamentally altered how teenagers experience and manage teen social anxiety. What began as a temporary pandemic solution has become a permanent fixture in education,…
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Helping Your Child Adjust to Moving and School Changes

Moving to a new home or switching schools can feel overwhelming for children. These major life transitions often bring a mix of excitement and anxiety, leaving parents wondering how to…
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Rebuilding Trust After Financial Infidelity: A Path Forward

Financial infidelity can shatter the foundation of even the strongest relationships. When one partner discovers hidden debts, secret accounts, or undisclosed spending, the betrayal cuts deep—often feeling as devastating as…
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Finding Yourself Again: A Guide to Mid-Life Transitions

Mid-life can feel like standing at a crossroads with no clear map. One day you’re confident in who you are, and the next, you’re questioning everything from your career to…
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The Art of Saying No: Setting Boundaries for Better Mental Health

| Written by Olivia Volpe, MA, LAC, NCC Boundaries are the limits we set—physically, emotionally, intellectually, materially, and with our time—to protect our well-being and maintain healthy relationships. They exist on…
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10 Simple Practices to Create and Cultivate Inner Peace

| Written by Gabrielle Davis MS, LPC, NCC What is inner peace exactly? Is it some kind of magical glow or sensation that comes over you? Short answer is no,…
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Mindful Mornings: Simple Rituals to Start Your Day with Calm and Clarity

| Written by Olivia Volpe, MA, LAC, NCC It’s a familiar experience—we wake up and are instantly hit with a wave of thoughts, to-do lists, and a sense of overwhelm about…
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More Than Just the Baby Blues: Understanding Maternal Mental Health and Seeking Support

| Written by Olivia Volpe, MA, LAC, NCC Motherhood is a transformative, empowering, and beautiful journey. However, it can also be exhausting, overwhelming, and deeply demanding. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine,…
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