Category: Mental Health

Although the stigma associated with mental health and therapy is disappearing , it still exists. Many people think of therapy as something you only turn […]

When dealing with excessive stress, there is no one right way to deal with the problem. Different situations require different responses, primarily depending on whether […]

A prolonged pandemic, rising crime, economic instability: all good reasons to visit your doctor to get tested for anxiety, at least that’s what the federal […]

The last few years have been incredibly stressful for all of us. From worrying about health and safety, to the death or illness of friends […]

There are good therapists out there and we have some tips on how to find them . You’ll also want to find out if the […]

While we have made strides in combating mental health stigma, it can still be difficult for people to get the help they need when it […]

Grieving after a loss is hard and difficult, but some people may experience anticipatory grief , that is, grief that precedes the loss. Anticipatory grief […]

Rest days are a commonly used tool for managing your workload while training. While not technically necessary , they can be a good idea, giving […]

There is an endless amount of advice on what to avoid in order to maintain a strong relationship. You must learn each other’s love languages […]

A little over a year ago, when I made the decision to switch to antidepressants, the social media landscape seemed very different—largely sympathetic to the […]

If you’ve been prescribed Adderall or its generic equivalent (amphetamine salts) and have been having trouble getting a prescription lately, you’re not alone. Although the […]

If your loved one has dementia, I’m sure you’ve been thinking, “How can I make sure this doesn’t happen to me?” Well, there is good […]

It’s been a tough few years. In 2020, 20% of Americans have either received therapy or medication that threatens their mental health, and if you […]

All day, every day: an hour of stress. While all you might want to do is push your worries away, if you really want a […]

During the course of a day, you probably seek feedback on your appearance more than once, whether it’s checking your weight, looking in the mirror, […]

Approximately 31 million Americans are currently uninsured, and it is estimated that one in four Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in any given […]

War is hell, and we get visual reminders of it every day from Ukraine. Add to that the traumatic events taking place in the US […]

You’ve taken the leap and scheduled your first meeting with a therapist. Maybe this is your first session with someone, or your last session was […]

During a civil defamation lawsuit that unfolded between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard , a psychologist testified that after examining mental health records […]

Whether or not you think about the colors you wear in the morning, you are probably aware of some of the cultural meanings associated with […]

I can’t walk across a bridge without thinking, ” I’m going to throw my phone in the water. Fortunately, I never acted on this involuntary […]

Do you remember what it means to be truly bored? It’s not like being bored at work and trying to speed up time. But you […]

You’ve probably heard this before: When you’re worried or stressed, breathing exercises can help. And while you’ve heard it before, you’ve probably ignored the idea […]

You probably know this feeling: the evening before you return to work or school after a two-day (or longer) vacation, you begin to feel anxious. […]

It’s not even three weeks until 2022, but there is already something to be angry about. In fact, it has been this way for a […]

Have you picked up a new habit, say exercising, but keep going astray? Do you give up when the going gets tough? Does this whole […]

All our minds wander from time to time. In fact, it is estimated that between a quarter and half of our waking hours are spent […]

Toxic positivity has generated a lot of backlash lately. Of course, we shouldn’t berate ourselves with negative self-talk, and it makes sense to empower ourselves […]

Little things always annoy me. My wife is breathing too loudly, the plate is left in the sink, someone else’s parking is bad: all of […]

Feeling your feelings – contrary to the long-held belief that they are somehow weak – is extremely hard work. That is why we often use […]