Technology has changed the way we live and connect with others. One area greatly impacted is mental health services, with the rise of online therapy. This form of therapy has become popular because it allows clients to remain anonymous and feel more comfortable. In this blog post, we will discuss why online therapy is less …
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Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While medication can be helpful in managing symptoms, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be highly effective in reducing anxiety and improving overall mental health. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of CBT for anxiety and why it may …
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Conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship. Whether it’s a disagreement about household chores or a difference of opinion on a major life decision, conflict is bound to happen. The key to a healthy, successful relationship is not avoiding conflict, but rather managing it in a healthy way. In this blog post, we’ll explore …
Understanding the impact COVID-19 had on mental health sheds a big light on future steps for prevention, intervention, and recovery. Mental health services were already overstretched before the pandemic and the need for more services climbed significantly a few months after quarantine regulations were put into effect. It’s also important to point out the strides …
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Everyone requires a different type of validation whether it’s emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or a combination of all three. In relationships, validation can increase intimacy and allow you and your partner to bond and grow closer. Couples who regularly incorporate validation are more likely to feel more supported and experience higher satisfaction in their relationship. More …
There are numerous factors that contribute to being childfree, choice and circumstance being two main themes. Sometimes infertility or adoption attempts can prevent someone from having children while other times, people simply decide parenthood isn’t what they want. Either scenario has started conversations surrounding whether it is appropriate to ask strangers, family, or friends why …
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Traumatic experiences affect us all differently and can leave lasting physical and psychological marks. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a more commonly known mental health condition that can develop after an individual is involved in a traumatic event, such as a serious accident or a physical/sexual assault. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) differs from PTSD …
We make millions of decisions surrounding food every day: What should I make for dinner? Should I order out? Is my meal healthy enough? It is important to think about what we’re putting in our bodies, but food anxiety can form when you become preoccupied with the consequences of eating certain foods. Negative relationships with …
Coping with the craze of the Gabby Petito case while missing POC go ignored. True crime shows have grown in popularity in recent years but when a case unfolds in real time, the media attention that case receives can seem disproportionate when compared to the hundreds of cases that go relatively unnoticed in the eyes …
When you think about undergoing a medical procedure, you may be nervous about the outcome. Typically, you prepare to be discharged with some soreness, maybe a cast or a few stitches but not many think about the possibility of leaving with medical trauma. Medical trauma is defined as a set of psychological and physiological responses …
