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Jill Gallagher

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Jill Gallagher is a writer and editor. She writes about relationships, mental health, books, and culture. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Catapult, and Greatist, among others. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with her dog Gizmo.
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Published on: 15 Apr 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

What Is Sexual Assault?

Published on: 15 Apr 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Apr 15, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
Sexual violence can include but is not limited to sexual assault and rape, sexual harrassment, sexual abuse, unwanted…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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Published on: 05 Apr 2021
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Published on: 05 Apr 2021
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Apr 05, 2021
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and this year the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is…
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Published on: 26 Jan 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Signs and Symptoms of Midlife Crisis

Published on: 26 Jan 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Jan 26, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Updated on 8/15/2022 The quintessential midlife crisis image is a middle-aged man who’s left his wife for a…
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Published on: 19 Jan 2021
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What Is Suicidal Ideation?

Published on: 19 Jan 2021
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Jan 19, 2021
Updated 10/22/2021 Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal…
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Published on: 06 Jan 2021
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Adjustment Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Published on: 06 Jan 2021
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Jan 06, 2021
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how to deal with stressful situations. The year aside, everyone has…
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Published on: 02 Jan 2021
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Do Opposites Really Attract? According to Science, It’s Complicated

Published on: 02 Jan 2021
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Jan 02, 2021
It’s difficult for me to hear the phrase “opposites attract” without humming Paula Abdul’s 1989 song of the…
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Published on: 10 Dec 2020
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What Is ADHD and How Can It Be Treated?

Published on: 10 Dec 2020
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Dec 10, 2020
Although many of us may associate ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with children, it’s also an extremely…
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Published on: 19 Nov 2020
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What is Behavior Modification and How Can It Help You Change?

Published on: 19 Nov 2020
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Nov 19, 2020
Updated on 8/10/2021 What Is Behavior Modification? Behavior modification is a method used to replace negative behavior patterns…
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Published on: 17 Nov 2020
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How to Move Forward When Everything Has Ground to a Halt

Published on: 17 Nov 2020
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Nov 17, 2020
My life in March looked much as it had for the six years before it: I shared a…
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Published on: 07 Nov 2020
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Talking It Out: Talk Therapy and How It Can Benefit You

Published on: 07 Nov 2020
  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Nov 07, 2020
Updated on 3/3/2022 Over the years, the word “therapy” has become synonymous with an image of a therapist…

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