Vernita Marsh, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, & Speaker
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Co-authored Articles (9)
How to
Deal with Depression
Feeling down or sad is a natural part of life. People let us down, things go wrong, and we lose people we love or the dreams we've valued. When feeling down stretches over weeks or months or is occurring frequently and ...
How to Convince Someone to Leave an Abusive Relationship: 14 Ways
Expert-backed advice for helping someone exit an abusive partnershipDiscovering that your loved one is in an abusive relationship can be overwhelming: you want to help them, but you’re just not sure how. It’s a tough...
How to Respond to a Narcissist's Text
The best ways to reply to a narcissist in any situation Did you just get a text from a narcissist, and you’re wondering what to write? Now, you have an opportunity to practice some self-empowerment strategies. There a...
How to
Have Good Mental Health
Most people understand the importance of having a healthy body. Many people, though, overlook the value of mental health. Having good mental health can make life more enjoyable. It can also promote better physical health...
How to Respond to Accusations from a Narcissist
Handling yourself when a toxic person makes false claims about youToxic people may resort to false accusations to deflect criticism, belittle others to feel better, or gaslight you into second-guessing yourself. When thi...
How to
Stop Accusing My Girlfriend of Cheating
When you’re dating someone you love, the last thing you want to do is assume they’re cheating on you. But if you feel insecure or scared, you might accuse your GF of cheating, even when you know she’s not.. 7 April...
How to
Enjoy Life After 50
As people live longer, conceptions of age and aging are changing throughout the world. In fact, the old truism about fifty being middle-aged no longer holds true and “fifty is the new forty.” But you may not be sur...
How to
Deal with the Heartbreak of Being the Other Woman
Getting over the hurt of being the “other woman” takes some time. Like any form of heartbreak, dealing with it takes a lot of self-reflection and personal emotional work, but it also requires support from the people ...
What to Say to Someone at a Funeral
A guide to expressing sympathy, giving a eulogy, and delivering speeches Speaking at a funeral can be stressful and heartbreaking, but it’s also a chance to express your condolences and even give a eulogy honoring the ...