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How to Stay True to Yourself

By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA

As the lines between real and fake blur, Americans increasingly chase the idea of authenticity. The first step may be to consider self-knowledge, truthfulness, and other building blocks on the road to personal growth.

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Inside the Mind of a Hero

By Steve Taylor Ph.D.

What lays the groundwork for acts of selfless altruism? And find out whether you are an extraordinary altruist.

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A Psychedelic Journey to Vanquish My Panic Attacks

By Matt Gutman

When much else failed to help offset anxiety and panic attacks, a journalist turned to ketamine.

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The Therapists Who Take It Personally

By Psychology Today Contributors

Therapists are trained to keep their emotions in check. That doesn’t mean that they don’t feel anything. In fact, it's quite the opposite, as these clinicians share.

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The most basic symptoms may relate to energy use, and the most direct treatment may be dietary.

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Linguist Sheri Wells-Jensen wants to ensure that when aliens arrive, we’re ready to talk.

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