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Jul 13 min

The Limits of Traditional Therapy in Addressing the Complexities of Mental Health

While therapy and psychiatry have become increasingly mainstream in American society, rates of mental illness, anxiety, depression and...

Mar 15 min

The Dark Side of Pop Culture: A Look at Its Impact on Society

As I look around at the society I was born into—a Western, "civilized" community—I recognize that, from my earliest days, I was pulled...

Sep 1, 20232 min

The Impact of Family Dynamics on Mental Health: Insights from Ralph Waldo Emerson

Family dynamics have always been a significant source of impact and influence on the mental health and well-being of individuals. And...

Jun 24, 202313 min

Inside "Lost and Broken" with Congressman Adam Smith

For Congressman Adam Smith, his journey from state senator to a 27-year veteran of Congress has been filled with highs and lows. Despite...

Jun 1, 20225 min

Shaming Children Leaves Scars on the Brain that Adversely Affect Emotional Health

Growing up, my father’s method of punishment was to shun me, a practice our family referred to ominously, yet humorously, as “Amish...