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The Art of New Year’s Resolutions
Setting New Year’s resolutions is a classic tradition people participate in to set goals for themselves to work towards for the year.
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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of autism that involves an intense need to resist
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Kate Maurer
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Lessons from Trauma Therapy for After the Election
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4 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health With Election Stress
If you’re feeling stress and anxiety around the upcoming U.S. presidential election, you’re not alone.
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