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Ashley Laderer

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Ashley Laderer is a writer who aims to break the stigmas surrounding mental illness and make fellow anxiety and depression sufferers feel less alone. She splits her time between New York and Los Angeles. Her hobbies include long walks on the beach...and also long walks to the fridge.
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Published on: 15 Jun 2021
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

How to Find an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Therapist

Published on: 15 Jun 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jun 15, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Updated on 9/13/2022 When it comes to therapy, no therapist is one size fits all, but this is…
Limit Screen Time for National Day of Unplugging
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Published on: 04 Mar 2021
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National Day of Unplugging: How to Limit Screen Time

Published on: 04 Mar 2021
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Mar 04, 2021
Take a second to think about how much you use your phone. Whether you’re team iPhone or team…
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Published on: 19 Feb 2021
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Why Boredom Can Be a Good Thing and How to Utilize It

Published on: 19 Feb 2021
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Feb 19, 2021
If you’re anything like me, a common theme of your text messages with all your friends is complaints…
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Published on: 29 Jan 2021
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7 Ways to Handle Pandemic-Induced Social Anxiety

Published on: 29 Jan 2021
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jan 29, 2021
Feeling freaked out about socializing these days? Well, you’re not alone — the pandemic has left us all…
Alone for the holidays
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Published on: 21 Dec 2020
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How to Do the Holidays Alone in Style

Published on: 21 Dec 2020
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Dec 21, 2020
Are you dreading spending the holidays alone? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We promise, spending the holidays…
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Published on: 07 Dec 2020
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Why Taking a Mental Health Day Isn’t Always Enough

Published on: 07 Dec 2020
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Dec 07, 2020
The mental health day — that mysterious, elusive balm that helps surmount all challenges and overcome all struggles. …
How to cure zoom fatigue
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Published on: 16 Nov 2020
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How to Cure Zoom Fatigue

Published on: 16 Nov 2020
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Nov 16, 2020
Are you finding yourself absolutely drained after a day of Zoom meetings, even though you’ve barely left your…
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Published on: 10 Nov 2020
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SAD Is Going to Hit Different This Year, Here’s How to Cope

Published on: 10 Nov 2020
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Nov 10, 2020
Seasonal affective disorder, appropriately abbreviated as SAD, is relatively common, affecting about 5% of adults every year. Seasonal…
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Published on: 19 Oct 2020
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The Absolutely Devastating Mental Health Effects on Young People Right Now

Published on: 19 Oct 2020
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Oct 19, 2020
People of all ages are experiencing the mental health toll of COVID-19, but young adults, in particular, seem…
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Published on: 06 Oct 2020
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Am I Allowed to Feel OK right now?

Published on: 06 Oct 2020
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Oct 06, 2020
While many people have been struggling in every sense of the word during this pandemic, others have been…

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