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Survivors of sexual abuse cope with stigma
People victimized by Roman Catholic priests describe ostracism from fellow parishioners.
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The aftermath of a mother’s suicide attempt
A mother gets a chance to explain that her suicidal depression was totally separate from her love for her family.
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Charting a life with Alzheimer’s disease
Interviews with couple chronicle the devastating impact the disease can have on families.
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For women athletes, motherhood can bring unique challenges
For Serena Williams, balancing her new identity as a mother with her commitment to tennis was “tough.”
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Schools’ cell phone policies: What’s best for students?
One mother thinks that keeping the devices away from her high school sons during the school day is a good idea.
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Girl reunites with mother amid uncertainty
Prominent in the news has been the plight of thousands of immigrant families who are separated from one another at the Mexico-United States border...
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The moves may not be smooth, but dance dad, dance
Some men are challenging stereotypes about masculinity.
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Back-to-school stress affects children – and parents
Parents who work with children “to build resilience and manage their emotions” can benefit the entire family, expert says.
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Doctor shaming about weight hurts women’s health
The consequences of this focus can lead doctors to miss the correct diagnosis – and can prove tragic.
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Workouts tailored to personality can be more satisfying
Extroverts might prefer the hustle bustle of a health club; introverts might prefer the peace and solitude of a long-distance run or a walk.
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Worst comedy audience: far right or far left?
David Sedaris’s sources of humor range from the challenges of aging to American attitudes about race to his own ambivalence about guns.
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'Follow your passion' not always good career advice
A better tact might be to insert “interest” instead of “passion” when pondering career choices.
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Putting the brakes on ‘virality’
New restraints placed on WhatsApp could be in the long-term interest of the social networks.
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Can celebrity stories about anxiety reduce stigma?
Dr. Jessica Gold advises people who get annoyed by celebrity proclamations to think about why they are feeling that way.
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Not all drugs are created equal in the U.S. drug crisis
Illicit drugs can contain other compounds, like methamphetamine and other addictive substances, or even rat poison.