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Lady in a green shirt. Doctor John Hendleman is a Psychiatrist with Better Balance Psychiatry specializing in mental health treatment in Utah and Texas via Telepsychiatry.

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Decision Fatigue: Signs, Causes, and Fixes

Decision Fatigue: Signs, Causes, and Fixes

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Dark Empath: Meaning, Traits, and 5 Signs

Dark Empath: Meaning, Traits, and 5 Signs

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Therapy for Men: What to Expect

Therapy for Men: What to Expect

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Emotional Dysregulation

Emotional Dysregulation

When emotions feel bigger than the moment, come on fast, or are hard to shake, emotional dysregulation may be at work. Here is what it is, why it happens, and what helps.

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Bipolar 1 vs Bipolar 2

Bipolar 1 vs Bipolar 2

Bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 share the same category but are not the same condition. Here is how they differ in symptoms, mood episodes, and treatment.

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9 Signs You Need a SAD Diagnosis (Not Just the Winter Blues)

9 Signs You Need a SAD Diagnosis (Not Just the Winter Blues)

As the daylight hours dwindle and temperatures drop, millions of Americans experience a predictable, energy-sapping shift. While many brush off low mood as “the winter blues,” persistently distressing symptoms that recur every year may indicate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), specifically Winter Depression (or Winter-Pattern SAD).

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National Recovery Month: Addiction Signs & Recovery

National Recovery Month: Addiction Signs & Recovery

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National Suicide Prevention Week: Warning Signs & Help

National Suicide Prevention Week: Warning Signs & Help

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Running on Empty: Burnout Symptoms and When Work Stress Becomes Something More

Running on Empty: Burnout Symptoms and When Work Stress Becomes Something More

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Beyond the Battlefield: Finding Purpose and Identity After Military Retirement

Beyond the Battlefield: Finding Purpose and Identity After Military Retirement

The day you hung up the uniform should have been a celebration. You completed your service, honored your commitment, and earned the title of Veteran. Yet, for many, the silence that follows the discharge ceremony is deafening. This post provides a three-step path to process the past, redefine your present, and find a new mission that matters.

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Creative Outlets for Mental Health

Creative Outlets for Mental Health

Discover the therapeutic power of creative outlets for mental health. Learn practical tips to add creativity to your daily routine.

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Strategies for a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Strategies for a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Explore insights, personal strategies, and resources to guide you on the path to improved mental well-being. Take control of your work-life balance for a happier, healthier tomorrow.

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