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Check out these recent Hot Topic articles! Visit this page regularly to find links to new articles that will keep you informed and engaged.

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  • Abigail Fagan
  • June 26, 2018

New Insights Into the Long-Term Toll of Opioids

Deaths have risen substantially and help explain trends in life expectancy.

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  • Jessica L. Borelli Ph.D.
  • June 23, 2018

Separation Is Never Ending: Attachment Is a Human Right

Why 40 researchers say attachment is a basic right and separation a clear wrong.

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  • Robert N. Kraft Ph.D.
  • June 20, 2018

The End of the Story Is Not the Story

Getting past unhappy endings.

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  • Devon Frye
  • June 13, 2018

Lifting Weights May Help With Depression

A new analysis found resistance training to be effective.

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  • Lisa Firestone Ph.D.
  • June 12, 2018

How to Reach Out to Someone Who May Be Suicidal

Simple and straightforward steps you can take to help someone in crisis.

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Best PTSD Therapists in Murfreesboro, TN in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Trauma Therapy Services in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Identifying the Signs: Is Counseling the Right Choice for Your Personal Growth?

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Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Providers Near You

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Finding the Best Marriage Counselors in Tennessee

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Couples Therapy in Murfreesboro: What You Need in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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What to Expect From Marriage Counseling in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Stress Therapy Techniques That Transform Your Well-Being