Waiting for a college acceptance letter, an interview call back, preparing to propose to your partner, or a bid on a house, the anticipation of the outcome can be more stressful than the result itself. People have a wide range […]
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Lokesh reached out his right hand and grabbed the bottle of painkillers. The clock said it was time for his next dose. His wife had left a full glass of water on the end table as well so he would
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In the face of negative life events, we can feel a wide variety of reactions including sadness, anger, jealousy, disappointment, frustration and loneliness among others. For some, feeling and expressing those emotions is difficult or unacceptable and they choose to
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Rashmi sat in her car and couldn’t breathe. She knew she should be excited and probably somewhere inside she was excited but all she could feel the tightening of her lungs. For a split second she thought her asthma was
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Healthy communication leads to a strong relationship and also physical and mental health benefits for both partners. It takes hard work and dedication from both partners to make healthy communication the norm in your partnership. Even the most well-meaning and
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also known as ADHD and previously known as ADD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder in youth to date, affecting about 6-8% of children and teens worldwide, including South Asians. With proper treatment, people living with
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