Samantha Raphelson is an associate producer for Here & Now, based at NPR in Washington, D.C.
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Dealing with big emotions? Here's how to self soothe
Jennifer Bedoy, a licensed professional counselor based in Chicago, joins us to discuss how to develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with big feelings.
News outlets reject Pentagon press restrictions
Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon.
Boundaries are important in any relationship. But how do you set them?
Psychologists say a boundary isn’t about controlling someone else. It’s about setting up rules for your own behavior.
How to stop being a people pleaser
People-pleasing can be harmful to your mental health. How can you start putting yourself first?
How hobbies can boost mental health
Because of the pressures of work and daily life, many people don’t have time for leisure outside of work.
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How Hurricane Katrina impacted Louisiana's lowest-performing schools
One hundred schools were put into a state-run district, and within a decade, the state closed all of them, replacing them with charter schools.
Exercise can improve mental and physical health. How do you start a workout routine?
Only 24% of Americans meet the recommended physical activity guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What one historian says White House vetting of Smithsonian means for U.S. cultural institutions
The White House said it wants to ensure the museums show the "unity, progress and enduring values that define the American story."
How to better regulate emotions
When we experience a difficult emotion, such as anger, sadness or anxiety, many of us try to push those feelings down instead of processing what we're feeling. But learning how...
How music therapy can help mental and physical health
Music therapy can benefit patients with stress, anxiety and Alzheimer’s disease.