Parents lend support to their son. Source: Motortion/iStock “The only people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who benefited from you having none.” —Unknown Boundaries are a ...

Boundaries protect what’s important. Setting boundaries on how we expend our energy, attention and time allows us to sustain these resources for the different arenas that matter in our lives, work, ...

“Overexplaining is often a trauma response, a learned way of seeking permission for your needs,” Dr. Kelley says. “If someone ...

Tracking your blood pressure. Saving for retirement. Setting boundaries. The last may not seem as important as the first two, but the truth is, enforcing boundaries in all aspects of life is key to ...

Sometimes practicing self-care isn’t about what you’re doing for yourself, but what you’re not allowing others to do to you. Environments and situations that aren’t beneficial can’t always be avoided.

Mental health professionals increasingly emphasize the importance of emotional boundaries in maintaining healthy friendships. While setting limits with close friends may feel uncomfortable, experts ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Being a parent is equal parts joyful and overwhelming. As ...

“Protect your peace!” “Put your own oxygen mask on first!” We’ve all heard this mental health advice countless times (and seen it pop up on our feeds via inspirational quote posts), and for good ...

In today's fast-paced digital world, where friendships are formed and maintained through constant connectivity, setting personal boundaries has never been more crucial. But how do you maintain your ...

Ankur Bindal, MD, MPH, FAPA, FAASM, is a board-certified psychiatrist and the CEO, Founder and President of KAB Medical Group Inc. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my years as a psychiatrist and ...