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Jessica Bloom

25 posts
Jessica is a Toronto-based writer with bylines about mental health in New York Magazine, Medium, Vice, and Playboy.
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Published on: 28 Oct 2020
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Do Therapists Struggle to Counsel Clients on Trauma They’re Experiencing Themselves?

Published on: 28 Oct 2020
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Oct 28, 2020
When you’re working with a therapist, the time is yours. You shouldn’t be concerned or worried about how…
Kid staring at the computer concerned about Cyberbullying
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Published on: 20 Oct 2020
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The Long-term Consequences of Bullying and Cyberbullying

Published on: 20 Oct 2020
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Oct 20, 2020
Let’s be clear — cyberbullying is a serious issue. Due to its long-term effects on individuals, researchers have…
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Published on: 29 Sep 2020
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What’s the Difference Between Prolonged PTSD and Anxiety?

Published on: 29 Sep 2020
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Sep 29, 2020
After a traumatic event, it’s not uncommon to feel symptoms of anxiety. When your world has turned upside…
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Published on: 10 Sep 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • 5 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Why National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is Important

Published on: 10 Sep 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Sep 10, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Content Warning: This article discusses suicide but we believe difficult conversations around how best to discuss mental health…
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Published on: 07 Aug 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Managing Coronavirus-Related Anger

Published on: 07 Aug 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Aug 07, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
According to an analysis of tweets about coronavirus, many of us have experienced an emotional shift from fear…
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Published on: 24 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

How to Reconnect With Friends Safely and Save Your Mental Health

Published on: 24 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Jul 24, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
To limit the spread of COVID-19, we’ve spent months physically distant from our friends. We tried to stay…
coping in lockdown
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Published on: 14 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Will We Miss Lockdown? How to Hold Onto the Lessons We’ve Learned

Published on: 14 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Jul 14, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Although many of us spent months waiting for government-enforced lockdown restrictions to end, the current situation is bittersweet…
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Published on: 13 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How To Control Worrying Thoughts When You Have Too Much Time On Your Hands

Published on: 13 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Jul 13, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
You may have heard the expression, “The devil makes work for idle hands,” which means when we have…
coronavirus disagreements
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Published on: 11 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Why We Can’t Agree On Anything About Coronavirus

Published on: 11 Jul 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Jul 11, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
If there’s one thing about COVID-19 we can agree on, it’s that we don’t always agree. There are…
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Published on: 29 Jun 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC

Has Social Media Become Your COVID-19 Lifeline?

Published on: 29 Jun 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • Jun 29, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC
The COVID-19 global pandemic has limited our in-person social interactions and left us scrolling through endless newsfeeds —…

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