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Covers:  Depression, postpartum depression, motherhood, parenting, infertility, fashion, mental health education, anxiety, maternal mental health, women's health concerns, adoption, music, art.
Doesn't Cover: Hard science and politics.
psychologist + freelance writer covering mental health, parenting, and wellness. Co-author of the new book, “Parents Have Feelings, Too.”
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Juli Fraga | Aeon

aeon — Licensed Psychologist, San Francisco, California Juli Fraga is a licensed psychologist specialising in prenatal and postpartum depression and women's health concerns. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, NPR and The New York Times, among others. She lives in San Francisco, California.
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Take small steps to rekindle friendships in the new year

Take small steps to rekindle friendships in the new year

The Washington Post — When it comes to relationships, friendships are more than social ties. For many of us, friends are strong sources of emotional support, especially when tragedies knock life off track. But despite their importance, the pandemic has taken a toll on some friendships, research suggests.
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Anxiety Feels Terrible, But it Has an Upside

Anxiety Feels Terrible, But it Has an Upside

Time Magazine — Anxiety can be a clue that we need to identify and experience our core emotions, which leads to calm and clarity
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Are You Suffering from Parental Compassion Fatigue? You're Not Alone But Here's What to Do

Are You Suffering from Parental Compassion Fatigue? You're Not Alone But Here's What to Do

Parents — With the stress of the pandemic, some parents are struggling with compassion fatigue. Here are some symptoms, causes, and expert-backed advice on how to handle it. After a grueling year of pandemic parenting, many parents are depleted from the never-ending roller coaster of anxiety.
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For many students, the prospect of a new year in college is exciting and stressful

For many students, the prospect of a new year in college is exciting and stressful

The Washington Post — Before she heads to college in just a few weeks, Emma Khan, 19, of Naperville, Ill., is savoring time with her family and friends. "We're going on bike rides, watching movies and having dinners together," Khan says. "It's important for me to see them before I go."
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How Embracing Curiosity Can Help Halt Anxiety

How Embracing Curiosity Can Help Halt Anxiety

Real Simple — Curiosity, in a nutshell, is the quest for new knowledge, and according to psychologists, it's a superpower against anxiety. Here's how to use it. After a year of social isolating, you may be slightly nervous to venture out into the world. Perhaps the thought of hopping on a plane fills you with dread.
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"Good enough" parenting starts with avoiding these 13 abusive behaviors

"Good enough" parenting starts with avoiding these 13 abusive behaviors

Salon — It's all well and good to tell overworked and overwhelmed parents to eschew perfectionism in favor of "good enough" parenting. But what, exactly, does that mean? We suggest using the process of elimination: "Good enough" is what's left after ruling out anything that has been well-documented to cause kids significant harm.
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The Revenge-Shopping Pandemic Is Here

The Revenge-Shopping Pandemic Is Here

InStyle — And it's wreaking havoc on relationships everywhere. A friend recently sent me a photo of her shiny, new Chanel handbag. The price tag: $5,000. Like any good friend, I was pumped for her. But as a mental health expert, that quickly turned to concern. "Look at my revenge purchase!
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6 Ways to Deal With COVID-19 Grief and Loss

6 Ways to Deal With COVID-19 Grief and Loss

SELF Magazine — Related Condition Centers When COVID-19 lockdowns began in the United States, I promised my 97-year-old grandmother one thing: When this was over, I'd visit her in Geneva, New York. I told her we'd throw a big party. But as much as I hoped it would happen, I never fulfilled my word.
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Digital self-harm: What to do when kids cyberbully themselves

Digital self-harm: What to do when kids cyberbully themselves

The Washington Post — Imagine this scenario: You discover a degrading remark about your daughter on her Instagram account that says, "You're disgusting. No one wants to see your ugly face." Suddenly, you're worried that someone is cyberbullying your tween. But when you ask your daughter about the online jab, she admits that she set up a fake account and posted the comment herself.
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How to Take Care of Others When You Can Barely Take Care of Yourself

How to Take Care of Others When You Can Barely Take Care of Yourself

SELF Magazine — Related Condition Centers It's all about empathy. "I don't know how much more I can take," Shelia*, a new mom, told me during her recent therapy session. David*, a dad who lost his job during the pandemic, is now fighting to support his family.
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What to Do If You Get Caught in a Lie at Work

What to Do If You Get Caught in a Lie at Work

Medium — A small lie can be just as damaging as a big one M aybe this rings a bell: It's Sunday night, and you're fully in the throes of dread over the coming Monday morning. Picturing your mess of an inbox makes your skin crawl.
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How A Prenatal 'Bootcamp' For New Dads Helps The Whole Family

How A Prenatal 'Bootcamp' For New Dads Helps The Whole Family

NPR — "Before I became a dad, the thought of struggling to soothe my crying baby terrified me," says Yaka Oyo, 37, a new father who lives in New York City. Like many first-time parents, Oyo worried he would misread his newborn baby's cues. "I pictured myself pleading with my baby saying, 'What do you want?'
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How to Give Your Therapist Feedback

How to Give Your Therapist Feedback

The New York Times — We often think of psychotherapists as "all-knowing," which can make patients feel that complaining about the therapy or the therapist is not allowed. By Juli Fraga and As with any relationship, patient and therapist unions aren't immune to misunderstandings. When conflict appears, addressing it early on can help patients determine if the therapist and the therapy are right for them.
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Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth. Researchers are homi...

Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth. Researchers are homi...

The Washington Post — After Ann's daughter was born, the infant cried a lot because of acid reflux. "When she wouldn't stop, I got angry. I felt like a monster," said Ann, who requested that she be identified only by her middle name because of privacy concerns.
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Experts say there's a difference between 'toxic' and 'abusive' friendships. Here's how to tell. -...

Experts say there's a difference between 'toxic' and 'abusive' friendships. Here's how to tell. -...

The Lily — What are the signs of an abusive friendship?
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What to Do When You're Bored With Your Routines

What to Do When You're Bored With Your Routines

The New York Times — Last spring I started a new exercise class. As someone who dislikes doing jumping jacks, burpees and push-ups, I found the workouts surprisingly enjoyable - at least for a while. But after several months, my newish hobby began to feel like watching the same episode of a TV sitcom over and over again.
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How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots

NPR — Like many kids, Lisa Sparrell's daughter never liked getting shots at the doctor's office. "At first she'd cry some, but was quickly placated with rewards like a lollipop or a sticker," says Sparrell, who lives in Honolulu. But last year, Sparrell's 10-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a heart defect.
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During pregnancy, anxiety can spike. Music therapy may help.

During pregnancy, anxiety can spike. Music therapy may help.

The Washington Post — Studies show music therapy can help pregnant women cope with stress and worry.
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How to Help Your Kids Cope with Anxiety

How to Help Your Kids Cope with Anxiety

Real Simple — Worries can arise for kids of all ages, but helping them cope can prevent their fears from turning into anxiety.
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When Teens Cyberbully Themselves

When Teens Cyberbully Themselves

NPR — During the stressful teen years, most adolescents experience emotional highs and lows, but for more than 20 percent of teenagers, their worries and sad feelings turn into something more serious, like anxiety or depression. Studies show that 13 percent to 18 percent of distressed teens physically injure themselves via cutting, burning or other forms of self-harm as a way to cope with their pain.
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Does Spoiling Your Kids Really Hurt Them In The Long Run?

Does Spoiling Your Kids Really Hurt Them In The Long Run?

Woman's Day — Like many moms, I've bought my daughter trendy toys like fidget spinners, Thinking Putty, and Shopkins, simply because she asked for them. Though I only get her these things occasionally, I still can't help but wonder where the boundary lies between supporting our children and spoiling them rotten.
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Meet the SadGirlsClub - the One Place That Won't Close Its Doors on You

Meet the SadGirlsClub - the One Place That Won't Close Its Doors on You

Healthline — Elyse Fox, 27, first experienced symptoms of depression in high school. "I started feeling sad, but I didn't know why," Fox says. During that time, she hoped someone might notice her sadness and reach out to her. But no one did. Fox and her family never discussed mental health, either.
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Moms Of Teens Can Benefit From Social Support, Just Like New Moms

Moms Of Teens Can Benefit From Social Support, Just Like New Moms

NPR — Raising children is a task that requires extensive "on-the-job" training, which is why many women rely on new moms groups for parenting support and guidance. Often, however, as the kids get older, the mothers' friendships fall by the wayside. Now, new research indicates that social support isn't just valuable for mothers of young children, it's beneficial for moms of teens, too.
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