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Ladan Nikravan Hayes

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Ladan Nikravan Hayes is a Chicago-based writer and editor. She is published in publications such as USA Today, Chicago Sun-Times, Business Insider, and Gannett; and has worked with a number of brands, including Harley-Davidson, Wayfair, and Raleigh Bicycles, on their content marketing efforts.
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Published on: 02 Aug 2019
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How to Help an Online Friend in Need

Published on: 02 Aug 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Aug 02, 2019
Being a good friend means being there for someone while they’re hitting some bumps in the road. It…
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Published on: 19 Jul 2019
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5 Signs You’re Too Hard On Yourself

Published on: 19 Jul 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Jul 19, 2019
For many people, it’s easy to forgive someone else, but a lot harder to forgive him of herself.…
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Published on: 12 Jul 2019
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The Fragile Emotional State of America

Published on: 12 Jul 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Jul 12, 2019
Statistically, things are looking peachy in the U.S., the unemployment rate is low, and we’re seeing robust job…
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Published on: 15 Jun 2019
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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Pathological Liars: Understanding Compulsive Lying

Published on: 15 Jun 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Jun 15, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Updated on 8/15/2022 A pathological liar exhibits the chronic behavior of habitual or compulsive lying. While it’s common…
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Published on: 17 May 2019
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What To Do If You Don’t Approve Of Your Friend’s Partner

Published on: 17 May 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • May 17, 2019
Your friend met a new guy, and she’s head over heels about him. He’s all she talks about,…
Cluttered closet
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Published on: 01 May 2019
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Tidying Up: What Cleanliness Says About Your Mental Health

Published on: 01 May 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • May 01, 2019
One of the things I’ve always admired about myself is that sometimes my behavior, when overly stressed or…
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Published on: 27 Apr 2019
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How Mental Health Counselors Help Change Your Life

Published on: 27 Apr 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Apr 27, 2019
Many people have the misconception that a counselor is only for people with serious mental health issues —…
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Published on: 16 Apr 2019
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6 Questions You Need to Ask Before Committing to Someone

Published on: 16 Apr 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Apr 16, 2019
After countless swipes left and right (mostly left), blind dates, speed dates, awkward dates, always-only-first dates, you’ve met…
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Published on: 08 Apr 2019
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7 Ways You Can Help Raise Mental Health Awareness

Published on: 08 Apr 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Apr 08, 2019
Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. According to the National Alliance on Mental…
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Published on: 08 Apr 2019
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Are You Contributing to Other People’s Mental Health Issues?

Published on: 08 Apr 2019
  • Written byLadan Nikravan Hayes
  • Apr 08, 2019
You may wonder: Is your mental health dependent on your neighbor’s (and vice versa)? In some ways, yes…

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