When a Parent Has Cancer
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When a Parent Has Cancer

A parent's cancer diagnosis is a family event, and children at every developmental stage experience it differently. Here is what parents need to know about talking to their children, managing their own distress alongside their children's, and knowing when professional support helps.

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AI Anxiety Is Real
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AI Anxiety Is Real

Anxiety about artificial intelligence — what it means for your job, your identity, and the future — is a growing mental health concern. Here is what AI anxiety looks like, why it is a legitimate response to genuine uncertainty, and what therapy offers when it becomes difficult to manage.

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Halloween Anxiety in Children
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Halloween Anxiety in Children

Halloween is designed to be a little scary. For some children, the fear is not fun — it is genuine, distressing, and hard for parents to navigate. Here is what Halloween anxiety looks like in children and what actually helps.

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World Mental Health Day
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World Mental Health Day

October brings World Mental Health Day with it — social media fills with infographics, statistics, and encouragement to reach out. The intention behind all of it is good. The gap between that intention and actual behavior change is real, and it deserves to be addressed honestly.

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