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Karina Thadani

Bridget Coila specializes in health, nutrition, pregnancy, pets, and parenting topics. Her articles have appeared in Oxygen, American Fitness, and on various websites. Coila has a Bachelor of Science in cell and molecular biology from the University of Cincinnati and more than 10 years of medical research experience. As a writer for MentalHealth.com, she specializes in childhood development, parenting, grief, and pregnancy.

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  • Jun 25th 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Written by Karina Thadani
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
All content on this page has been medically reviewed for accuracy by a qualified medical professional. Medically Reviewed
  • Jun 25th 2024
  • Est. 8 minutes read
  • Written by Karina Thadani
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
All content on this page has been medically reviewed for accuracy by a qualified medical professional. Medically Reviewed
  • Jun 25th 2024
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Lifespan development is the process in which people grow and advance through different stages of life, including infancy, childhood, and…

  • Written by Karina Thadani
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
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  • Jun 25th 2024
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Bullying or peer abuse is when an individual or group tries to intimidate, coerce, or harm someone they perceive as…

  • Written by Karina Thadani
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
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  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Individuals with somatic symptom disorder (SSD) experience extreme anxiety and general dysfunction over physical symptoms. Those physical symptoms may or…

  • Written by Karina Thadani
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
All content on this page has been medically reviewed for accuracy by a qualified medical professional. Medically Reviewed
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 11 minutes read
  • Written by Karina Thadani
  • Medically reviewed by Brindusa Vanta
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  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Depression is a serious mood disorder that negatively impacts thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Characterized by persistent sadness that lasts for…

  • Written by Karina Thadani
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George