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I think I’m a Narcissist: Now What?
If you believe you have narcissistic traits or are living with narcissistic personality disorder, you might feel angry, confused, or even hopeless. While there is now more awareness about narcissism, most resources empower other people to set boundaries or leave the...
Safe Spaces Vs. Brave Spaces
We all need to feel comfortable in expressing ourselves and being vulnerable with others. But how do we ensure this need for safety? When navigating discourse, safe spaces aim to offer non-judgmental zones, whereas brave spaces encourage some conflict and dialogue....
A Good Night’s Sleep
What one step can you take that will benefit your physical wellbeing and immune system functioning, improve memory and attention, support emotion regulation and processing, and improve mental wellness? You might be surprised to learn that sleep has a...
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Kendall Jenner and Dr. Ramani on Social Anxiety | Follow-Up Interview
Clinical psychologist and MedCircle Certified Educator, Dr. Ramani, sat down with Kendall Jenner to discuss social anxiety on Vogue's YouTube Channel. You can watch that interview here. In the follow-up interview below, MedCircle Host Kyle Kittleson and Dr. Ramani...
What Is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy?
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) refers to a specific type of cognitive-behavioral treatment. ERP includes exposing oneself to certain stimuli and, subsequently, avoiding compulsive behaviors when triggered. This therapy is one of the gold standards for treating...
Married to Narcissism: Spotting the Signs & Finding Relief
The word narcissist is frequently used to describe people who are egotistical or selfish. But this label is probably thrown around more than it should be, as the traits of true narcissism may indicate a serious underlying issue. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)...
PTSD: Understanding the Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen when someone experiences a traumatic event. PTSD refers to a cluster of physical and emotional symptoms that can affect someone’s overall well-being. Research shows that PTSD affects...
Why Is Mental Health Education Important?
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults experiences a mental health condition during an average year. Additionally, about half of Americans will meet the criteria for a mental health condition at some point during their lifetime. Many people struggle with their conditions in...
Is Anorexia a Mental Illness?
Anorexia is both an eating disorder and a mental illness. It’s the third-highest chronic illness among adolescents. A life-threatening disease, research shows that the mortality rate associated with anorexia is 12x higher than the death rate of all other causes...
Is Enmeshment Hurting Your Relationships?
Enmeshment refers to a dysfunctional relationship pattern lacking clear or healthy boundaries. The level of closeness often becomes constraining and detrimental. Over time, this pattern can result in mental health problems, developmental delays, and serious problems...