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Understanding Depression
Understanding Depression Taking the First Step Towards Healing Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. While everyone feels sad or down at times, depression is different. It…
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What To Do When Therapy Doesn’t Work
It’s one of the most common questions people search online, and it’s an important one. The truth is that when therapy doesn’t seem to be helping, it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with you,…
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Suicide Prevention
Suicide can be an uncomfortable subject to discuss. Many people worry that asking someone about suicidal thoughts might make things worse or somehow “put the idea in their head.” Research has consistently shown that this…
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Apps Worth Having In Your Mental Health Toolkit
There are thousands of mental health, productivity, meditation, and wellness apps available, but finding one that is actually useful can be difficult. And while an app certainly isn’t a replacement for therapy, the right one…
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Getting Good at Grief
Getting Good at Grief I thought that I was so accustomed to grieving that I’d gotten good at it. Not just good, either. Good enough that grief counseling wouldn’t be of any help to me.…
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The Benefits of Teletherapy & Telemedicine
The Benefits of Teletherapy & Telemedicine: Why Online Behavioral Health Is Here to Stay Just a few years ago, many people were skeptical about online therapy. Could meeting with a therapist through a computer screen…
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How to Request 504 Plans and IEP Accommodations
Back to School Guide: How to Request 504 Plans and IEP Accommodations We’re approaching the half-way mark of the school year, and many families are thinking about how to help their children feel confident and…
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Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: What It Is and How to Cope
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: What It Is and How to Cope As the days grow shorter and colder, many people notice their mood and energy start to dip. For some, these seasonal changes bring more…
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How ADHD Can Present Differently in Women
While ADHD is often diagnosed in childhood, many girls and women are overlooked because their symptoms can look different. This means countless women grow up feeling misunderstood—sometimes not receiving a diagnosis until adulthood. Understanding how…
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Mental Health Musings
Mental Health Musings was created by Dr. Donna Aucoin, a medical psychologist, to raise awareness and educate the public about Mental Health.
“Mental health care isn’t just about managing symptoms – it’s about giving people the knowledge and support to grow, heal, and thrive.”
Dr. Donna Aucoin
Founder, Medical Psychologist