Articles
How To Spot A Serial Cheater
When it comes to serial cheaters, awareness of the impact of their actions and a desire to forge new, positive behaviors are necessary to promote change in a relationship.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
Stopping Cancer Treatment: Advice for Making a Difficult Decision
Ending treatment is a personal decision
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
How Depression Affects Your Brain
Chemical imbalances cause impaired thinking and might even shrink your brain volume.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
What To Know About Dopamine Fasting
Dopamine fasting involves abstaining from overstimulating activities.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
Toxic Positivity: Definition, Examples And What To Say Instead
Not all optimism is healthy
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
PTSD Hyperarousal: Symptoms & Causes
Hyperarousal is a heightened state of physiological and psychological alertness and reactivity.
— Tzall D. Written article
Should Rory Gilmore Be Your Midterms Motivation? A Psychologist Weighs In
Don’t base role models off of fictional characters
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
A Path to Well-Being: Recognize Your Inner Child
Connect with your younger self to bring lightheartedness and healing to your life.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
PlushCare Review 2023: Pros & Cons, Cost, & Who It’s Right For
Review on the healthcare site PlushCare
— Tzall D. Written article
7 Things That Can Destroy a Marriage or Long-Term Relationship, and How to Avoid Them
Bad habits, harmful behaviors, and poor choices can lead to an unhappy partnership over time — here's how to make changes before lasting damage sets in.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
College Commuter Depression Is Real, & Here’s How An Expert Says You Can Cope
The constant back and forth is not good for your mental health
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
Emotional Blackmail: Definition, Warning Signs, and More
Emotional blackmail is behavior that a person engages in to achieve a goal through the emotional manipulation of another party.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
What to Know About Cognitive Fatigue
Cognitive fatigue is the deterioration in the ability to think effectively and maintain focus.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
What to Know About Antidepressants and Heat Tolerance
Certain antidepressants can reduce a person’s heat tolerance, making them more prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
Why Am I Always Sad On My Birthday?
The “birthday blues” have been a common occurrence for many people.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
Tips For Preparing For Seasonal Depression As A College Student
Seasonal Depression is a type of depression related to the change of seasons. Seasonal depression impacts college students across the globe.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
8 Signs You May Have an Inferiority Complex
One telltale sign of an inferiority complex is constantly comparing yourself to others; another is believing that nothing you do is ever good enough.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
When It’s Not Just Shyness: ADHD and Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder, or SAD, also known as social phobia, is one of the most prevalent subtypes of anxiety.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
Here’s Your Mental Health Checklist For The Semester
As school ramps up, it becomes more difficult to craft the perfect mental health checklist for college students.
— Tzall D. Personal interview, quote contribution
How to Get Out of Bed When Depressed: 7 Tips From a Therapist
Depression can be extraordinarily immobilizing, making you feel like you can’t get out of bed and zapped of motivation.
— Tzall D. Written article
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