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Joined April 2012
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You deserve to take up space exactly as you are.
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Your life, your reasons. Full stop.
Text graphic with a blurred floral background. The text reads: "Things you don't owe anyone an explanation for: Outgrowing friendships, Doing life on your own timeline, Taking a mental health day, Not posting about your life, Skipping plans to recharge, Going to therapy."

ALT Text graphic with a blurred floral background. The text reads: "Things you don't owe anyone an explanation for: Outgrowing friendships, Doing life on your own timeline, Taking a mental health day, Not posting about your life, Skipping plans to recharge, Going to therapy."

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Not clicking with your therapist doesn't mean therapy isn't for you. It might just mean you haven't found the right one for you yet.
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One good thing for your mental health can look like: Taking a deep breath. Stepping outside for 5 minutes. Snoozing notifications for an hour. Saying 1 kind thing to yourself.
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Today is a good day to do one small thing for your mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Your daughter hasn't called back. By dinner, you've already gone over every word of your last conversation. There's a name for this: anxious attachment. #AnxiousAttachment is an insecure relational pattern rooted in early experiences that teach you love is unpredictable and must be earned. The good news is that attachment patterns can heal over time. Take the 5-question self-check and learn how to start shifting the pattern here ⬇️ talkspace.com/blog/anxious-a…

Anxious Attachment Style: Signs, Causes, Help — Talkspace

Learn anxious attachment style signs, causes, and therapy options. Discover how to heal relationship anxiety and build secure connections.

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If saying no to someone makes you feel guilty, you're not the only one. Wanting to help the people you care about is a good thing. But that doesn't mean you're responsible for saving them. How, when, and whether you help is your choice, and setting that boundary is okay.
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“Was that a panic attack or anxiety attack?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that, you’re not alone. The two get mixed up all the time, and one of them isn’t even an official diagnosis. A panic attack hits fast and usually passes within minutes. An anxiety attack builds slowly and can last much longer. Knowing the difference can help you figure out what you need in the moment. 📌 Save this list of signs for the next time you’re not sure what you’re feeling. Full blog here: bit.ly/4AMwl2P
Image contrasting panic attacks and anxiety attacks. Panic attacks are described as a sudden rush of intense fear peaking within minutes without a clear trigger. Anxiety attacks are described as a buildup of worry and tension growing over time, usually tied to a specific stressor.

ALT Image contrasting panic attacks and anxiety attacks. Panic attacks are described as a sudden rush of intense fear peaking within minutes without a clear trigger. Anxiety attacks are described as a buildup of worry and tension growing over time, usually tied to a specific stressor.

A text graphic with a cloudy background. The text reads: "Here's the thing. 'Anxiety attack' isn’t an official clinical term. People started using it to describe intense anxiety because they started feeling like it was interrupting their life. So, how can you truly tell them apart?"

ALT A text graphic with a cloudy background. The text reads: "Here's the thing. 'Anxiety attack' isn’t an official clinical term. People started using it to describe intense anxiety because they started feeling like it was interrupting their life. So, how can you truly tell them apart?"

A comparison chart titled "What's the difference?" contrasts panic attacks and anxiety attacks. Categories include onset, duration, trigger, and intensity. Panic attacks have a sudden onset, last 5 to 20 minutes, lack a clear trigger, and feel overwhelming. Anxiety attacks have a gradual onset, can last hours or days, are linked to specific worries, and range from mild to severe. The background shows a cloudy sky.

ALT A comparison chart titled "What's the difference?" contrasts panic attacks and anxiety attacks. Categories include onset, duration, trigger, and intensity. Panic attacks have a sudden onset, last 5 to 20 minutes, lack a clear trigger, and feel overwhelming. Anxiety attacks have a gradual onset, can last hours or days, are linked to specific worries, and range from mild to severe. The background shows a cloudy sky.

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Most of us were raised to believe that brushing off a compliment is simply good manners. And a little joke at our own expense? Harmless. But when putting yourself down becomes a reflex, it quietly chips away at how you see yourself. Research even links self-defeating humor to loneliness more strongly than any other style of humor. Read on to learn how to recognize when self-deprecation has crossed the line and how to build healthier patterns of self-talk, confidence, and emotional resilience. talkspace.com/blog/self-depr…

Self-Deprecation: Meaning and How to Stop It — Talkspace

Self-deprecation can harm self-esteem. Learn its meaning, warning signs, and proven ways to stop negative self-talk and build confidence.

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If you've ever taken a break from therapy, what brought you back?
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“We don’t talk about this outside our family.” 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 ❌ For many in the Hispanic community, growing up with unspoken rules about emotional pain can be the norm, but #mentalhealth doesn’t have to be a taboo topic. Turns out there's actually a name for a lot of what shapes that silence: familismo, machismo, fatalismo. Read on to learn where each one comes from and what it can cost if it goes unaddressed. ⬇️ talkspace.com/blog/mental-he…

The Mental Health Stigma in Hispanic Culture — Talkspace

Mental health stigma in Hispanic culture can prevent people from getting support. Learn to break the silence, challenge stigma, and foster healing.

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What's a mental health myth you used to believe?
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People don’t talk enough about how exhausting it is to seem "fine" all the time.
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#Burnout doesn't always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like showing up and getting things done while running on empty. 📌 Save and repeat these affirmations as you take things one day at a time.
A graphic titled "5 affirmations for burnout" lists: It's okay to admit I'm depleted; I don't have to earn rest; Slowing down isn't falling behind; It's okay to ask for support; Slow recovery is allowed.

ALT A graphic titled "5 affirmations for burnout" lists: It's okay to admit I'm depleted; I don't have to earn rest; Slowing down isn't falling behind; It's okay to ask for support; Slow recovery is allowed.

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If you’re a people-pleaser, you probably learned that keeping the peace was your job. But it’s actually not your responsibility to fix someone else’s bad mood or mistakes. The only thing that’s in your hands now is to figure out how to respond, whether that’s speaking up, drawing a boundary, or letting it go.
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Hard days build strong people, but you don’t have to be strong all the time. Give yourself room to breathe, make mistakes, and be a little more human.
A text graphic titled "Gentle reminders for hard days" against a sky background. It lists: needing rest doesn't make you weak, feeling anxious doesn't mean you're failing, slow progress is still progress, changing your mind is allowed, asking for reassurance is human, not replying right away is okay.

ALT A text graphic titled "Gentle reminders for hard days" against a sky background. It lists: needing rest doesn't make you weak, feeling anxious doesn't mean you're failing, slow progress is still progress, changing your mind is allowed, asking for reassurance is human, not replying right away is okay.

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In a new @USATODAY feature, our long-time partner, @MichaelPhelps, shares how he and his wife are raising their four sons to be more mindfully aware. From naming their emotions instead of stuffing them down to practicing a family ritual they call the "lion breath," the work he's put into his own hashtag#mentalhealth for years is now showing up at the dinner table. Read the full story here ⬇️ usatoday.com/story/life/heal…

Michael Phelps is raising 4 boys. Here's how he helps them navigate 'big emotions'

Amid experts' rising concerns about the “manosphere” and male loneliness epidemic, the Olympic gold medalist has a message to share.

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Just asking a person about their suicidal thoughts may actually help with suicide prevention. And remember, support is available 24/7: call or text 988, or text SHARE to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. #SuicidePreventionDay
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What's a mental health myth you believed until something (a class, a paper, therapy, etc.) changed your mind?
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Unpopular opinion: 'good vibes only' culture makes it harder to admit you're not okay.
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