Types of Anxiety Disorders
Most of us will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in our lives. It’s a natural reaction to many stressors, such as starting a new job, taking final exams,…
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Benefits of a Mental Health Day
The benefits of a mental health day are many. We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off, and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy and…
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When is it Time for an Intervention?
Watching a loved one self-destruct and feeling helpless to stop them can feel devastating, particularly when that person completely denies their unhealthy life patterns. While you may feel hopeless, there…
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How Social Isolation Affects Your Health
Many of us experienced social isolation during the recent pandemic. And none of us will deny that those days and weeks were very hard. Thankfully, the pandemic is over, and…
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Help for Mental Health Issues?
Depression is a complex mental health issue that varies widely between individuals. This is why it can be difficult for some people to recognize what may be a situational discomfort…
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Family Issues Experienced by LGBTQ Individuals
Every family deals with challenges. But those family issues experienced by LGBTQ Individuals are particularly unique ones. Here are some of the most common challenges faced by LGBTQ families. Parental…
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Symptoms of OCD
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects 2-3% of the population. The disorder is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions) that…
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What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria, formerly known as gender identity disorder, describes intense and persistent feelings of identifying with another gender. Individuals with gender dysphoria often take measures to live in harmony with…
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The Benefits of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy)
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy often used with children and adults diagnosed with autism and other mental health conditions. ABA focuses on improving specific behaviors such…
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Self-Esteem and Mental Health
Having low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition in itself, the way we think about ourselves…
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How Sex Therapy Can Help
Sex is a powerful way for two people to bond and feel true intimacy with one another. But what happens when one person in the relationship has less of a…
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Healing from Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)
Many of us were raised with the notion that kids are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning ‘don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may…
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