27 Ways to Show Love to Others While Social Distancing
April 3, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis is a perfect opportunity to think about what we can do for others.
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'Early Christmas Decorating Makes You Happier' - Really?
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Judging Others Hurts You
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How to Get Rid of the ‘Shoulds’
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Doing These 5 Things Every Day Will Make You Feel Happier
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How to Get Your FOMO Under Control
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Contributors
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Seth J. Gillihan, PhD
Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and host of the weekly Think Act Be podcast. He is author of The CBT Deck, Retrain Your Brain, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, and co-author with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh of A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life. Dr. Gillihan provides resources for managing stress, anxiety, and other conditions on the Think Act Be website. -
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC is a psychotherapist and Adjunct Clinical Affiliate of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Austin. She maintains a private practice focused on both wellness and a variety of mental health disorders. She is recognized both nationally and internationally for her work in wellness. Dr. Jain's most recent publication is a workbook entitled WILD 5 Wellness Ancient Practices for Modern Times: A Prescriptive & Proven 90-Day Mental Wellness Program.
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Halley Cornell
Halley Cornell is a content strategist at WebMD who has worked in multiple healthcare settings advocating for holistic mental and physical health. She writes from a perspective of her personal experiences working to outsmart and overcome treatment-resistant depression and clinical anxiety.