Mental health
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Want a strong brain? Exercise!
Regular exercise strengthens and tones your brain just as it does your body.
Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself
Overcome negative self-talk and low self-esteem by using techniques from mental health counseling.
Puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth
Understand how puberty blockers work to suppress puberty. Learn about their benefits, side effects and long-term effects.
Mental health: What's normal, what's not
Normal mental health vs. mental illness — Find out how mental disorders are defined and diagnosed.
Improve brain health with the MIND diet
The MIND diet is a smart way of eating for both your brain and your overall health. Here's how to do it.
How to focus on the present for long-term progress
Sometimes, the big picture can make your head spin. Here's how to let go of worries about the future for a minute and set yourself up for real progress.
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being. Follow these tips to make and sustain lasting friendships.
Focus on progress, not perfection
There's an easier path to take toward achieving your goals. Learn how with these suggestions for reframing your mindset and making healthy changes in your life.
Change your mind to grow
Facing challenges or criticism with a growth mindset will help you overcome those pesky negative thoughts, increase your resiliency and bounce back more quickly from setbacks.
Be kind to yourself: How self-compassion can improve your resiliency
Learn how to enhance your self-compassion and boost your resiliency by being kinder to yourself. Others in your life will benefit as well.
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