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This Is How Emotional Invalidation Can Lead to Chronic Pain — And How To Heal

When our emotional wounds aren’t acknowledged and tended to with care so that they can heal, our nervous system produces armor to protect us from further harm.

A Second Language May Be Your Defense to Ward Off Dementia in Your Life

Growing up, my mother had family and friends who came to our home, and all of them spoke in a language I didn’t understand....

When College Athletes Kill Themselves, Healing the Team Becomes the Next Goal

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students. Contrary to conventional wisdom, athletes aren’t immune from the risk factors. Players at Stanford University, the University of Wisconsin, and other colleges are learning how to protect their mental health and ask for help after their teammates killed themselves.

Raising Children With Appropriate Fear Responses, Not Modeling Phobias

Kids look at adults when encountering something unusual that might be fearful, but we can help them engage in appropriate behavior.