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    Most Older Adults Won’t Seek Help For Depression, Survey Finds
    By Lauren Styx
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    Major Link Found Between Air Pollution and Neurological Disorders
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    The Holidays Could Feel Lonelier This Year Due to COVID-19, Here's How to Cope
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Is 2020 Turning Us All Into Pessimists?
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    This Is Why You Get Chills While Listening to Your Favorite Song
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Your Birth Control Won’t Cause Depression, Study Finds
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Psilocybin Effective for Treating Major Depressive Disorder, Research Suggests
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Paid Employment May Protect Women's Memory Later in Life, Study Finds
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Social Engagement Promotes Brain Health in Older Adults, Research Shows
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Yoga, Tai Chi, and Meditation Provide Relief for Veterans with Chronic Pain and PTSD
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Virtual Reality May Boost Success of Eating Disorder Telehealth Treatment
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Social Anxiety and Depression Linked to Dating App Usage, Study Finds
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Earlier Access to Gender-Affirming Care Improves Mental Health Outcomes for Trans Youth
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    E-cigarettes May Help You Quit Smoking, But Carry Their Own Risks
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    How to Stay Mentally Strong When Your Candidate Loses the Election
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    A Verywell Report: Americans Find Strength in Online Therapy
    Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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    Daylight Savings Time Just Ended, Here's How to Cope With Less Sunlight
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
    Man using phone, working from home at dining table while child uses tablet next to him
    Working From Home Indefinitely May Have Hidden Consequences, Study Suggests
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Transgender Individuals Face High Risk of Mental Health Issues, Studies Show
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Sleep Phase May Determine What Your Dreams Look Like
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities Affect Early Childhood Development
    By Taneasha White
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    The Wise Old Age of… 35? New Study Suggests Brain Power Peaks Early
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice
    Sad man sits at edge of the bed while woman partner sleeps
    Miscarriage Puts Both Partners at Risk of PTSD, Research Shows
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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    Electronic Recruitment Causes Racial Disparities in Clinical Trials, Study Finds
    Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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    Letter From Amy Morin, New Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind
    By Amy Morin, LCSW
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    New Law Establishes 988 As National Suicide Hotline
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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    Writing by Hand Boosts Brain Activity and Fine Motor Skills, Study Shows
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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    Experts Fear Ongoing Mental Health Crisis If COVID-19 Keeps Us Home This Winter
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Avoiding Ableist Language in Autism Research
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Staying in School Helps Maintain Cognitive Function Through Adulthood, Study Shows
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Schadenfreude: How to Respond When Bad Things Happen to People You Don't Like
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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    Voice Communication Creates Stronger Bond Than Text, Study Shows
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    Self-Harming Behaviors May Be Socially Contagious in Adolescents, Study Finds
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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    Color-Emotion Connections Often Cross Borders and Cultures, Study Finds
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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    Stereotypes of the Sleep-Deprived: Is It Manly to Be Tired?
    Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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    The Loss of a Pet Could Trigger Mental Health Issues in Children
    Fact checked by Andrea Rice