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Jun 18, 2024 | 
talkspace.com | Minkyung Chung |Elizabeth Keohan
Research done by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that at least 1 out of every 7 children experienced neglect or abuse in the last year (although this number is believed to be much higher since so many cases of childhood abuse go unreported). It’s estimated that more than two-thirds of children go through one or more traumatic events by age 16. Trauma in childhood can stem from various adverse experiences such as abuse, violence, neglect, loss, or exploitation.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
talkspace.com | Minkyung Chung |Jill E. Daino
Losing a loved one is a devastating journey we all must go on at some point in life. Grief is a highly personal, painful experience — and there’s no one way to go through it. The grieving process is different for everyone. There’s no right or wrong way to “do it.” As daunting as this significant loss can be though, there is hope; you don’t have to grieve alone.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
talkspace.com | Minkyung Chung |Bisma Anwar
Microaggressions are subtle, indirect forms of discrimination that can be either intentional or unintentional. You can encounter microaggressions in various situations and settings, including the workplace, academic arenas, or personal relationships. Knowing how to deal with microaggressions can be tricky — it requires a delicate balance of being confident and asserting yourself while being able to maintain the relationship.
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Dec 28, 2023 | 
talkspace.com | Bisma Anwar |Minkyung Chung
Though the thought of it might feel overwhelming, learning how to find a therapist covered by insurance is easy when you know the ins and outs of the process. Taking the time to learn is worth it, too — a little bit of time and effort can save you a bundle by ensuring you’re finding the right therapist or mental health professional while minimizing your out-of-pocket expenses for treatment.
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Dec 15, 2023 | 
talkspace.com | Minkyung Chung |Karmen Smith LCSW
The long COVID pandemic has been a nearly four-year global game-changer. Regardless of who you are, what industry you’re in, your age, or any other factor, the pandemic touched every corner of life for us. It’s been unprecedented and played tricks with our sense of time.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
talkspace.com | Olga Rosa Molina |Minkyung Chung
Loneliness is a universal human emotion, something that everyone experiences at one point or another in life. Though it’s normal, feeling lonely can be a devastating, crushing experience. If you’ve ever felt so lonely that it’s affecting your life, social relationships, job, or ability to function, it’s time to get help. Excessive loneliness can lead to more significant issues, like depression, anxiety, or, in extreme cases, thoughts of suicide.
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Sep 18, 2023 | 
talkspace.com | Bisma Anwar |Minkyung Chung
Knowing how to bill insurance for therapy can be a confusing process filled with complexities and nuances. It can overwhelm even seasoned professionals who’ve been practicing for a long time. It’s complicated, too — an estimated 80% of all medical bills contain errors. Therapy billing requires a good understanding of insurance industry jargon, claim rejections, diagnosis codes, and much more — it’s no wonder many therapists find the process daunting.
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Sep 18, 2023 | 
talkspace.com | Elizabeth Keohan |Minkyung Chung
Understanding and honoring the different gender identities is essential to living in a world that fosters and respects individuality and inclusiveness. Misgendering, when the wrong gender pronoun or name is used, can be incredibly damaging to those who identify as a transgender person or consider themselves within the transgender spectrum. The act of misgendering, whether it’s intentional or not, can cause someone to feel fundamentally misunderstood and disrespected.
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Sep 18, 2023 | 
talkspace.com | Minkyung Chung |Meaghan Rice PsyD
Gender blindness, a term that might be unfamiliar and is often misunderstood, has multiple meanings and significant implications — both for society and in interpersonal relationships. The concept can refer to the disregard or ignorance of gender being a factor in decision-making behind policies or practices. For example, we see this in “gender-blind hiring” processes, where in an effort to reduce gender bias, gender isn’t considered as applications and resumes are being reviewed.
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Aug 29, 2023 | 
talkspace.com | Meaghan Rice PsyD |Minkyung Chung
Addressing your relationship problems and challenges can help improve your communication skills, increase your commitment, and strengthen your bond with your partner. There are many benefits of couples therapy, and it’s been proven effective. According to research, 70% of couples say therapy positively impacted their relationship. Still, too often, partners ignore major issues, and problems escalate.
