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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
How to Overcome Adult ADHD Procrastination Without Burning Out
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14 min

How to Overcome Adult ADHD Procrastination Witho...

Procrastination generally refers to the conscious avoidance of a task due to negati...

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How to Find Yourself After Having a Baby: 9 Mental Health Tips for New Moms
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10 min

How to Find Yourself After Having a Baby: 9 Ment...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Who am I now?” or eve...

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Can Trauma Cause ADHD? What Your Symptoms May Be Telling You
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9 min

Can Trauma Cause ADHD? What Your Symptoms May Be...

Do you struggle with attentional difficulties, staying organized, or impulse contro...

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49% of People Have Insecure Attachment Style. These Signs Prove You Do, Too
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15 min

49% of People Have Insecure Attachment Style. Th...

We’re tired of seeing people on social media discuss red flags. This desire t...

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Is Intergenerational Trauma Real?
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12 min

Is Intergenerational Trauma Real?

As a child, were you told things like “Be strong,” “Be grateful for what you have,”...

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AI Relationship Advice: Helpful or Harmful?
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8 min

AI Relationship Advice: Helpful or Harmful?

Are you turning to AI when relationships get confusing? It doesn’t judge, it doesn’...

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What is Quiet Confidence? (And How to Have It)
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14 min

What is Quiet Confidence? (And How to Have It)

Think of a confident person. Do you see a typical alpha hero with unlimited charism...

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Signs of Short Attention Span: Why You (or Your Child) Can’t Stay on Task
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13 min

Signs of Short Attention Span: Why You (or Your...

I feel like I’m fighting my brain. I start the task, then switch focus to my...

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How To Rebuild Trust In A Relationship If Nothing Helps
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15 min

How To Rebuild Trust In A Relationship If Nothin...

Tips for rebuilding trust in a relationship depend heavily on the specific situatio...

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