Thomas Ramey Watson

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Amy Morin writes: 5 Lies Ruining Your Mental Health

One in five Americans experience a mental health problem in any given year. Yet many people suffer with their symptoms in silence. The stigma that continues to surround mental health problems prevents individuals from getting the help they need. It’s a common problem I’ve seen in my therapy office. People often waited years to seek […]

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Time In Nature Helps Curb Impulsivity And Boost Self-Control

Spending time in nature — aside from being one of life’s greatest simple pleasures — comes with a whole host of mental health benefits, from lower stress levels to reduced depression and anxiety to improved memory and focus. Now, new research from the University of Montana suggests that going camping or taking a hike may

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Annie Kagan writes

Dear Thomas, I’ve been stressed out lately. The news is daunting; terror attacks, families fleeing war torn countries, the environmental mess. In my book, The Afterlife of Billy Fingers, How My Bad-Boy Brother Proved To Me There’s Life After Death, my brother Billy teaches how to better navigate life on planet Earth. Amazingly, Billy began

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6 Things Men Complain About In Marriage Counseling

What do husbands talk about — and more pointedly, complain about — when they sit down with their partner and a marriage therapist? Below, three psychotherapists who work extensively with couples share the biggest issues that men say cause friction in their marriages. *************** Good article. Read more.

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Why All Couples Could Benefit from (Good) Couples Therapy

Lena A. Derhally writes (wisely) Going to couples therapy at any stage in your relationship is your class on learning relationship skills that most people aren’t really that intuitive about. What is the shame or harm in wanting to be better at something or more knowledgeable and educated in the things that matter most? Finally,

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