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Written by: C. Beck If you find yourself asking whether it’s worth it to get divorced later in life (to have a “gray divorce”), here’s how to navigate your reasonable reservations and the challenges you anticipate in the process. Should I get divorced later ...

Written by: S. Rainne We grow up with ingrained ideas about age. Ageism is pervasive in our society, and it's often so covert that many people don't know how to identify or challenge it. Our parents say things like, “I’m old and grey” or “you can’t teach an o...

Written by: C. Beck Even if you’ve saved diligently for retirement, recent statistics say that your efforts may not go quite far enough. Aging well isn’t a guarantee in our society, causing realistic worry over outliving your savings. So how can you reduce yo...

Written by: C. Beck Parents often feel their hands are tied in managing disrespect from adult children. As the relationship moves from one of relative dependence to independence, confronting your child can feel like a recipe for pushing them away. One Reddit...

Written by: A. Ladha Age changes the game, but younger relatives might not understand your perspective. That’s why it’s so important to express yourself. Ways to express your perspective... Whether they refuse the vaccine even though you’re in a risk group,...

Written by: C. Beck Whether emotionally, physically, or financially, it’s hard to be there for others when you feel you’re just barely staying afloat. But what about when you feel deeply compelled to help, because the person in question is your adult child? W...

Written by: S. Rainne We want to see ourselves as individuals, but we are members of communities. Through community, we can protect each other’s well-being–just by being together.  What exactly does the research say about community, social support, and stayi...

Written by: S. Inc. Are you feeling anxious about getting older? Beyond the physical aches and pains of aging, stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. You can overcome those normal challenges by changing your mindset. Try these 7 techniques to shape a positiv...

Written by: C. Beck Does Medicare cover therapy? What about other kinds of mental health treatment? How can you find a therapist, psychologist, or other provider who accepts Medicare?  While many resources dealing with insurance are cumbersome and dense, fin...

Written by: C. Beck Wouldn’t it be nice to tolerate emotional discomfort? Whether we realize it or not, running from discomfort drives many problematic behaviors. Overwhelming discomfort underlies many issues we may struggle with: avoidance, anger, people-pl...

Written by: C. Beck Even if you haven’t successfully asserted yourself before, you have to start somewhere. Maybe by completing this worksheet. Assertiveness skills are within reach, no matter how shy you are now. Download Now: Build Assertiveness Skills Us...

Written by: C. Beck When you’re worked up, it makes sense to feel confused. How could you know where to start? That’s why we recommend preparing an emotional safety plan ahead of crisis times–so it will be easier to maintain stability in the moment. Download...

Written by: S. Rainne Have you ever been called an attention seeker? Have you used the phrase “attention seeker” to describe someone else? Recent discussion around attention-seeking points us to a truth that has always been the case: attention-seeking isn’t n...

Written by: A. Alhammoud It can be challenging to separate the truth from anxiety’s deception. Many of us are unable to tell our “anxiety” voice from our “wise” voice. Anxiety’s lies create doubt, fear, and trepidation–even when there is no evidence to prompt...

Written by: J. Gobin, LMSW In case you were wondering: asking for what you need is not selfish! So why does it feel that way sometimes? How can you express your needs, when doing so gives you anxiety? Why It's Hard To Ask For What We Need Asking for what we...

Written by: S. Rainne What does anxious attachment mean, why does it happen, and how can you challenge it–even if you never realized it applied to you? Anxious attachment is one of four main attachment styles, which are patterns of relating to others, usuall...

Written by: C. Beck Many of us have felt shamed for worrying too much about our health. However, health anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Even if your concern isn’t serious, it’s often worth checking. So when is health anxiety warranted? When and how sho...

Written by: S. Rainne How can we redefine anxiety by identifying symptoms anyone can have–without having a full-blown disorder? What signs might point to anxiety you don’t even know you have? Not only are anxiety disorders among the most common mental heal...

Written by: S. Rainne If you can say “Yes, I have anxiety,” you probably know you’re not alone. But, when it’s hard to talk about your experience, the isolation you feel is real. In this article: Explore why it might feel hard to talk about anxiety. Then, ge...

Written by: E. Anter Life has changed for billions of people around the world. As droves of people struggle to address practical matters in a post-pandemic world, we cannot not ignore the toll that pandemics have taken (and continue to take) on our mental and...