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Is Substance Abuse Magnifying Your Anxiety Symptoms?

More than 18% of adult US citizens are thought to have some form of anxiety. Clinical anxiety is characterized by constant, sometimes irrational, worries that can interfere with employment, close relationships, and social events. In order to cope with their symptoms, people with anxiety disorders sometimes misuse alcohol or medications. Substance abuse can intensify these symptoms and […]

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Teens & Covid-19: How Parents Can Support During The Outbreak

Teen Counseling / Manpreet Lehal

Because of the pandemic, adolescence has transformed. Many teenagers are experiencing anxiety by readjusting to a new social environment, socializing with their peers and learning how to be independent. Adolescence is usually a period in which adolescents & teens enjoy spending time with colleagues and pursuing their independence. However, the pandemic has left them feeling

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How To Manage Your Stress In The Post-Political Chaos

Anxiety / Manpreet Lehal

Many people have formed unhealthy habits during an election season fraught with uncertainties on top of the COVID-19 pandemic that’s sickened and killed many people around the world. If you are experiencing any of the following, they can take a toll on your overall well-being: Higher blood pressure Weight gain or loss Anxiety Drastic mood

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How PTSD Affects Your Life And Relationships

Trauma & PTSD / Manpreet Lehal

Imagine living a life where you feel exhausted all the time, unable to enjoy everyday events or things that have brought a lot of happiness to your life. That is what PTSD is like for many people. They are unable to shake them off. It is persistent stress that sometimes happens with no triggers. PTSD

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Improve your Relationship with 8 easy Rules

8 Rules To Make Your Relationship Even Stronger

Couples Counseling / Manpreet Lehal

TL;DR Relationships need more than love—they require consistent effort, self-awareness, and communication. Follow these 8 core rules to strengthen your connection: Respect, Trust, Communication, Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem, Kindness, Reliability, and Conflict Resolution. Small habits like following through on promises or showing daily appreciation matter. Understand that both partners must grow individually and together. If things feel

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Elevate Your Life: Insights From Online Therapy

Anxiety, Depression / Manpreet Lehal

In our fast-paced, interconnected world, the quest for personal growth and emotional well-being has become increasingly paramount. As we navigate the complexities of daily life, it’s essential to have access to effective support systems that can help us elevate our lives and unlock our fullest potential. Online therapy has emerged as a valuable resource in

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Navigating Loss And Grief During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Trauma & PTSD / Manpreet Lehal

Coping with feelings of grief and loss is hard enough already, but in the COVID-19 era, those feelings have made things much more difficult. People will suffer new challenges that we still can’t predict yet. Adults may grieve the loss of job, housing, family or friends while struggling with finances and supporting their families. Children

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9 Mood-Boosting Ways To Cope With Negative Impact Of Covid-19

Depression / Manpreet Lehal

During this global pandemic, most people are feeling stressed and dealing with many worries. How can we care for ourselves if we are consumed by the daily news on the coronavirus crisis and its effects on our health, our jobs, our families, our communities, our country, and our global economy? It’s crucial more than ever

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Talk With Your Child And Their Feelings About COVID-19

7 Ways We Can Help Children And Teenagers Cope With The Impact Of COVID-19

Child Counseling / Manpreet Lehal

Social distancing to slow COVID-19 spread is difficult for children and especially teenagers, who might feel cut off from their friends. Many also faced disappointments as they canceled or postponed important milestones like sports seasons, graduation, college visits, birthdays, and other long-planned events. Below are a few ways you can support your child trying to

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7 Ways The Coronavirus Pandemic Affecting Teens’ Mental Health

Teen Counseling / Manpreet Lehal

After months of being stuck at home away from friends, unable to attend school or go out, many teens are struggling to adapt to changing times. Teenagers have their separate needs. At this point in their lives, they want to be with their friends away from their parents. It is time for teenagers to develop

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