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Jill Gallagher

9 posts
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.
frustrated guy leaning his head on a wall
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Signs and Symptoms of Midlife Crisis

  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Jan 26, 2021
The quintessential midlife crisis image is a man who’s left his wife for a younger woman, traded in…
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  • 9 minute read

What Is Suicidal Ideation?

  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Jan 19, 2021
Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact…
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  • 5 minute read

Adjustment Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

  • 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…
Multiracial, same-sex couple on an outing in nature
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Do Opposites Really Attract? According to Science, It’s Complicated

  • 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…
woman in gold dress leaning on doorframe
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  • 6 minute read

What Is Denial and Is It an Effective Coping Mechanism?

  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Dec 16, 2020
Denial is a natural psychological coping mechanism, and it’s completely normal, especially in times of great stress or…
man struggling to learn
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What Is ADHD and How Can It Be Treated?

  • 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…
Dog looking right back at owner holding a treat
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What is Behavior Modification and How Can It Help You Change?

  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Nov 19, 2020
For a long time, I set my alarm on my cell phone, then put it on my nightstand…
moving forward during coronavirus
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How to Move Forward When Everything Has Ground to a Halt

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

  • Written byJill Gallagher
  • Nov 07, 2020
Over the years, the word “therapy” has become synonymous with an image of a therapist in a chair,…
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