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Can vaping damage your lungs? What we do (and don't) know
By Robert H. Shmerling, MD , Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Vaping is on the rise among teenagers, but reports link it to severe lung disease. The rising popularity of vaping has been dramatic, especially among teenagers. According to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14.1% of high school students reported current e-cigarette use in 2022. This represents an increase since
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How to Stop Ruminating: 15 Tips from a Therapist
Author: Jack Bartel, PsyD Medical Reviewer: Rajy Abulhosn, MD Published: June 26, 2024 Rumination can be one of the toughest cycles to break out of, but there are many effective strategies for stopping ruminating thoughts. One of the best ways to stop ruminating is to divert your attention and distract yourself. You could also avoid certain triggers, practice mindfulness, or set a worry timer. How you cope or stop ruminating will depend largely on you and your unique needs. W
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Anxiety Disorders
Overview Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense,...
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How To Use Behavioral Activation (BA) To Overcome Depression
Published by: Psychology Tools When we are depressed we become less active. The less active we are the fewer opportunities there are for...
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Resilience
Building Resilience: How Failure Can Help Us Resilience is the psychological quality that allows some people to be knocked down by the...
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Emotional Intelligence and How to Increase It
Author: Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Published by: Psychology Today Definition of emotional intelligence and how to be more emotionally...
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Coping with Depression
When you’re depressed, you can’t just will yourself to “snap out of it.” But these coping strategies can help you deal with depression...
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What Exactly Is “Wise Mind” in DBT?
Dr. Paul Greene Last updated: June 18th, 2024 With contributions from Gabrielle Ilagan and Leah Walsh, Ph.D. We all have moments when our...
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10 Patterns of Addictive Behavior
Psychology Today | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader A collection of different pills and capsules represents the complexities of addiction...
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How Cognitive Reframing Works
By Amy Morin, LCSW, Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD Embracing the journey ahead, reframing negative thoughts into possibilities....
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Anger Thermometer
Anger Management The anger thermometer is a technique that will help your clients learn about their anger symptoms and warning signs, and...
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How to Know If You Are in a Healthy Relationship
Trust, openness, respect, and affection are key By Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator,...
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The Effects of Marijuana on the Teenage and Young Adult Brain
Many use marijuana for the mind-altering effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a naturally occurring, psychoactive compound found in...
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Stress Management Strategies
Cornell University Mental Health Resource Self-Care Practices Take care of yourself : Prioritize sleep. Eat nutritious foods each day....
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