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If someone you care about isn’t OK, how do you approach the topic of mental health? A friend recently asked me this very question. She’s noticed that a close friend of hers has been acting differently—eating poorly, feeling down most of the time, and losing interest in activities they once enjoyed. She’s concerned that he…

Remember the game Candyland? It’s one of those classic childhood board games where you travel along a colorful path to the ultimate prize: the big candy castle. But along the way, there are these black dots—places where you can get stuck for what feels like an eternity until you draw the right color card to…

The holiday season is often portrayed as the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it’s a time of stress, anxiety, and pressure. A woman walks into the mall to start her Christmas shopping when suddenly, a wave of dread washes over her. Her hands sweat, her heart races, and she feels like…

“I can’t believe he just broke up with me!” Anna exclaims as she heads for the ice cream, ready to indulge in stress eating. If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Stress eating, or turning to comfort foods when we’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, is a common reaction. And during the holidays, with an abundance…
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