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People differ widely in how they manage emotions. Some tend to turn inward—processing quietly, privately, and sometimes anxiously. Others turn outward—reacting visibly, intensely, and immediately. These are known as internalizing and externalizing emotional styles. Neither is “better.” Both are simply patterns shaped by temperament, early experiences, family rules, and nervous-system wiring. But when the two styles collide—between spouses, friends, or parents and children—i

Many people notice their mood shift as the days get shorter and darker. For some, the winter months trigger a significant dip in motivation, energy, focus, and overall emotional well-being. This pattern—commonly called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression—is more than just “winter blues.” It reflects real neurobiological changes and deserves thoughtful care. Why Seasonal Depression Happens Seasonal depression is rooted in the body’s response to decreased d

In recent headlines, there’s been renewed attention on whether Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) use during pregnancy is linked to...

Therapy is often thought of as a place to manage symptoms, reduce anxiety, or untangle complicated emotions. Those goals are...

Empathy is the bridge that allows us to see the humanity in one another, even when we disagree. It is the antidote to polarization, the...

Too often, conversations about autism are framed in terms of deficits: what a person “lacks,” what they “struggle with,” or how they...