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Written by: A. Toves In a research paper published by the American Health Journal, over 35 million Americans report feelings related to chronic loneliness. Signs of chronic loneliness can include a lack of meaningful relationships, feelings of isolation, and...

Written by: L. Draaisma Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/belonging-in-the-deaf-community-when-you-grew-up-hearing If you’re a Deaf teen with a Cochlear Implant, you may struggle with your Deaf identity. It can be confusing to sit on the bor...

Written by: D. Jazrawy Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/the-cultural-clash-of-an-iraqi-teen-immigrant-in-america “when a cousin questionswhere I’m from, my tonguebecomes a salmon, pink and floundering.as if an answer could be found in a lif...

Written by: C. Beck Time might heal all wounds, if we let it. But a lot of us operate in daily life by working against time. If time passed more slowly, it would minimize our stress and the need to rush. So we constantly fight its passage, wishing it would s...

Written by: S. Rainne Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/badhabits/revenge-bedtime-procrastination-stay-up-late  In order to talk about revenge bedtime procrastination, let’s go through a familiar chain of events. Maybe you scramble through the morni...

Written by: Website link: We tend to hear about peer pressure among teens. Usually, in the context of resisting drugs and alcohol or other dangerous behaviors. Nonetheless, peer pressure goes beyond that narrow definition. Especially once you hit adult yea...

Written by: R. McDanal Self-improvement is intimidating, difficult, and easy to procrastinate on. But our own personal growth is also the single most rewarding goal in life. If we spend time making our lives what we want them to be, we will eventually end up...

Written by: S. Rainne Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/badhabits/coping-with-phone-phobia-when-ignoring-calls-gets-out-of-hand  Ignoring calls isn’t just a preference for everyone. For many, ignoring calls comes from phone phobia. Those who experien...

Written by: A. Toves Being a teen in an abusive situation can vary, from being picked on at school, to living in a negligent household, to experiencing physical or sexual assault.  Sometimes it’s your own family who hurts you. They’re meant to protect you. B...

Written by: C. Beck Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/depression/low-self-esteem-i-hate-myself If you’re thinking “Why do I hate myself?” but aren’t sure why, it’s time for a reality check. Below, we explore why it’s easy to hate ourselves in the fir...

Written by: C. Beck We all love Game Of Thrones (or maybe not anymore…). But if you watch it all the time, you might start picking up emotions, phrases or manners of speech from that fantasy world. I’ve personally started glowering and muttering “Dracarys” wh...

Written by: L. Cruz Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/invalidated-dismissal-first-generation-immigrant-parents-mental-health  Immigrant parents often teach only what they’re taught. So how can their first generation children feel seen and su...

Written by: R. McDanal You want to talk to someone. You’ve heard it costs a lot, and there are tons of hurdles. We’re here to help you navigate your options. Are you looking for a peer who understands your situation because they’ve been there too? A psycholo...

Written by: S. Inc. Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/family-dynamics/dysfunctional-family In pop culture, dysfunctional families always remain at least slightly reasonable. TV shows like Modern Family and Full House love to portray quirky-perfect fa...

Written by: S. Inc.  Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/stress-relief/30-movies-to-watch-when-stressed There’s something to be said for watching movies to help you get through a particularly tough day. When you’re feeling particularly stressed, the r...

Written by: A. Won The urge to self harm feels impossible to control. Instead of controlling it, lean into it — in a safe way. You don’t have to hurt yourself to feel a release. Feel better by swapping your usual self harming method with these 15 real altern...

Written by: C. Beck Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/stress-relief/supportive-chat-room-options Need a supportive mental health chat room to talk and let things out? Look no further. Here’s a breakdown of the most supportive chat rooms, the safest o...

Written by: Y. Sewdayal Have you ever felt that everything you do has lost all its substance? Like “I don’t care about anything,” because there’s no enjoyment or pleasure in doing it? A surprising number of us feel this way. Whether your experience is depres...

Written by: S. Inc. Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/tools/when-youve-tried-meditation-doesnt-work  Mental health maintenance has a concrete impact on physical health, so it’s worth examining one’s available tools. Some may want to reconsider medita...

Written by: C. Beck You could almost survive without ever leaving the house, nowadays. Amazon brings you toilet paper and tissues, free shipping abounds, and Postmates has your food covered (who likes doing dishes, anyways?). But there’s evidence in theory, ...