How to Deal with Emotional Vampires Who Drain Your Energy
Many of us have challenging relationships, but certain people always leave us feeling exhausted. Learn the five types of emotional vampire and how to protect against them.
Empowering Young Adults
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10 Things to Say to Someone with Depression
Category: Empowering Young AdultsWhen someone you care about is navigating the symptoms of depression, it’s natural to feel unsure about what to do or say. You don’t want to say the wrong thing, but staying silent doesn’t feel right either. Watching a loved one cope with a complex disorder can be heartbreaking, especially when you’re not sure how…
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How to Talk to Men About Mental Health
Many men suffer in silence, unwilling or afraid to share their mental health struggles. Learn ways to approach the conversation with a loved one.
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The Mental Health Effects of Ghosting
We all know ghosting feels bad. It’s rejection plus confusion—a formula for self-doubt and overthinking. But why does ghosting have such a strong negative impact, even when the “ghoster” is someone you barely knew? Being ghosted can bring back to life old ideas we have about ourselves that we thought we’d buried. It can even…
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The Hidden Struggles of OCD: Abbey’s Story of Hope and Healing
Category: Empowering Young AdultsNewport Institute alum Abbey M. shares her story of regaining her life through treatment and recovering from OCD.
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Overcoming Work Anxiety: Strategies for a Healthier Mindset
If you work in a high-stress environment and feel on edge during your workday, chances are you’ve experienced work anxiety. Work anxiety can feel like racing thoughts during your commute, constant worrying about deadlines, and physical symptoms like headaches or stomach issues. This type of anxiety is different from feeling occasionally stressed at work. It’s…
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The Power of Chosen Family, and How to Find It
We often hear how important family is, especially during the holidays, when every media platform depicts a wholesome, perfectly put-together family portrait. But for most people, it’s not this idealized image. Instead, almost 1 in 4 adults is stressed about family conflicts during the holidays. This can easily lead to strained relationships and even cutting…
