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Discover how reparenting your inner child with seven key messages can help heal the wounds of complex trauma. Learn to offer yourself the safety, validation, and love you may have missed as a child.
Bestselling author Bessel van der Kolk's "The Body Keeps the Score" links trauma to numerous health issues, but critics question the scientific basis for these claims. Research suggests cause-and-effect relationships may be overstated, and lifestyle factors could be more impactful for mental well-being.
Grime artist Big Narstie's medical cannabis company is facing scrutiny for promoting prescription treatments, which is illegal in the UK. The company's website advised on how to qualify for medical cannabis, leading to concerns about the promotion of prescription drugs. This comes amid worries that medical cannabis is increasingly being prescribed for mental health conditions despite a lack of strong evidence, with potentially harmful consequences.
Constantly changing yourself to please others may feel like a survival tactic, especially if you experienced complex trauma. Learn why this "chameleon" behavior develops and how to reclaim your authentic self for healthier connections and well-being.
Comedian Brad Williams rallied support to raise over $500,000 for a bullied boy named Quinton Bayles, who was contemplating suicide. The funds were donated to anti-bullying and anti-suicide charities, showcasing the power of community and kindness.
Discover how self-compassion can be your most powerful tool in overcoming the fawning response, a survival strategy often rooted in complex trauma. Learn practical steps to reconnect with yourself and build healthier relationships.
Discover how to stop people-pleasing and reclaim your authentic self. Learn to identify the 'fawn response' where you suppress your true needs and opinions to gain approval, and find steps to embrace who you really are.
TikTok is fighting a lawsuit in New York that claims its app harms users' mental health. The core legal question is whether the app's algorithm is a product or protected speech. This case could set important precedents for social media regulation.
TikTok is appealing a lawsuit that claims its app uses addictive features causing mental health issues. The company argues states can't sue on behalf of users, but a lower court disagreed. This case could set new rules for social media responsibility.
Learn why constantly trying to please others, known as fawning, can harm your well-being. Discover how to recognize these patterns and start prioritizing your own needs for a healthier life.
