I'm a therapist who's been hospitalized for a manic episode. I worried about the stigma at work — then, another patient recognized me.

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Marcia Naomi Berger is the author of "The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey from Madness to Love and Meaning."

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Surgeon General: Social media should come with a warning label like cigarettes

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Murthy speaking at a mental health summit in 2023.

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The forces reshaping our jobs are coming faster than ever

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Virtual reality could unlock better treatment for psychosis — a use case that's gaining traction globally

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Some Gen Zers seem to be bringing parents to job interviews. It may not be as bad as it sounds.

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Some Gen Zers are bringing their parents to interviews (stock image.)

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Millennials have a favorite parenting style. It isn't working.

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How gentle parenting went bust.
Parents are giving up on gentle parenting after finding that the guidance is confusing or just doesn't work for their kids.

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My first exposure to gentle parenting ended in projectile vomiting.

How I learned to stop worrying and love exercise

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Rates of depression and anxiety are on the rise. The best way out of my depression was through physical activity.

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The real reason Americans can't get enough sleep

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The wealthiest parts of America tend to sleep much better than low-income areas.

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Sleep is the great unifier. Everyone needs it to repair cells, store memories, and balance emotions. It also helps us solve complex problems — ever need to just "sleep on it"?

MrBeast loves pushing himself to the point of misery — and thinks it will be 10 years before he takes a break

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MrBeast is as successful as he is because of his relentless work ethic.

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I got divorced and lost my job at the height of my success. After moving back in with my mom, I regained my self-worth.

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Ayan Said.

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