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Mental Health and Well-Being

Read the latest Mental Health and Well-Being Articles from Next Avenue.

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How to Retrain Your Brain

It's easy to go down a mental rabbit hole, but there is a way to change your mindset to live a happier, more productive life
September 28, 2021
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Is Honesty Really the Best Policy for a Loved One With Dementia?

Sometimes telling a "white lie" can actually be therapeutic when faced with an upsetting situation
September 23, 2021
 
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Navigating Grief After the Death of A Loved One By Suicide

How to use the right words and find support
September 20, 2021
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Why the Supreme Court's Eviction Moratorium Ruling Will Push More Older Adults Into Homelessness

America has failed our nation’s elders who are becoming homeless at alarming rates
September 6, 2021
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Vaccinated People Are Getting COVID-19. How Concerned Should You Be?

Breakthrough infections among the vaccinated are rare, but experts say some precautions are warranted
August 18, 2021
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Isolation Is Debilitating for Many Near the End of Life

New research reveals how pervasive it is, while solutions are ‘staring us in the face'
August 16, 2021
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How Black and Latina Women Prioritized Self-Care During the Pandemic

The pandemic was rough for Black and Latina families, but many women in these communities met the challenges head on
June 25, 2021
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The People Most Prone to COVID-19 Survivor’s Guilt

Researchers say there are 3 broad groups likeliest to experience true survivor’s guilt associated with COVID-19
June 22, 2021
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Age Segregation, Loneliness and Addiction: Why Aren’t We Connecting the Dots?

12-step programs reduce all three. What can we learn from them?
April 23, 2021
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A Beginner's Guide to Therapy

As more people seek help to cope with pandemic and other stressors, an expert explains what to know about therapy
March 23, 2021
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How to Manage Complicated Feelings During the Chauvin Trial

Tips from four Minneapolis-area-based mental health professionals
March 19, 2021
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