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Emily Mendez, M.S., Ed.S

Emily Mendez, M.S., Ed.S

Mental health professional

Emily Mendez is a former therapist and mental health writer. She is one of the leading voices in mental health. Emily has an ED.S. in Mental Health Counseling and a MsED in Counseling from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She also has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University, Purdue University in Indianapolis.
Emily's Articles
Are You A People Pleaser? Spot the Signs and Break Free
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12 min

Are You A People Pleaser? Spot the Signs and Bre...

You always try to be kind, polite, and non-confrontational. Maybe you say “ye...

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What Is Emotional Abuse? Am I Being Emotionally Abused?
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15 min

What Is Emotional Abuse? Am I Being Emotionally...

All people may argue from time to time, as misunderstandings can be a normal part o...

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What Is Intuition? Explaining the Gut Feeling Scientifically
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13 min

What Is Intuition? Explaining the Gut Feeling Sc...

Trusting your gut feeling may help you make faster and more confident choices, espe...

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How to Be More Emotionally Available To Your Partner
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11 min

How to Be More Emotionally Available To Your Par...

Have you ever heard from your partner something like “I feel like you’re not...

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What is Splitting BPD?
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12 min

What is Splitting BPD?

Have you ever felt like someone went from loving you to hating you overnight, with...

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What is Distress Tolerance and How to Improve It?
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17 min

What is Distress Tolerance and How to Improve It...

Some of us might feel overwhelmed because of a minor inconvenience, like a change i...

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10 Signs of A Narcissistic Husband
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15 min

10 Signs of A Narcissistic Husband

When you started dating him, you couldn’t believe how lucky you were. He was charmi...

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Intrinsic Motivation: What It Is and How It Works
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15 min

Intrinsic Motivation: What It Is and How It Work...

Some of us used to believe that we necessarily need external rewards (like money, p...

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How to Calm Down and Build Resilience — Real Life Story & Tips from Mental Health Experts
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13 min

How to Calm Down and Build Resilience — Real Lif...

“These feelings are overwhelming. Whether I’m feeling anxious or angry, nothing see...

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