Many parents understand what it's like to have terrifying thoughts that won't go away about their child being harmed. Everyone experiences moments of frustration or anger when a violent thought creeps in and then subsides. It's common to experience anxiety and even play out scenarios about failing when trying something ... Read More
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Healing Your Relationship With Food: Pt.1, Understanding the Mental Ties
Healing Your Relationship With Food: Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain We rarely think about where our ... Read More
“Silent Warriors”: The Mental Health Struggles of Veterans
Veterans in the United States face unique mental health issues that can sometimes be severe. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 1.7 million veterans receive treatment for mental health disorders each year. Why do veterans isolate themselves from the care they need? Many veterans suffer ... Read More
Common Medications for Personality Disorders
Personality disorders cause lasting changes in an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, making it difficult to relate to other people. The symptoms of a personality disorder can impact a person's ability to maintain employment, participate in social activities, or have successful long-term ... Read More
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Feelings of Remorse?
Narcissism refers to a personality style that involves being self-centered and prioritizing one's needs, often at the expense of others. Someone with narcissistic traits may lack empathy and compassion, making them difficult to be around. But do narcissists ever feel bad about their behavior toward others? It ... Read More
How Does a Porn Addiction Begin?
Porn addiction is an issue many grapple with, yet few are willing to discuss openly. According to a report by the Institute of Family Studies, around 58% of Americans have watched pornography at some point, with men making up the majority. But the pressing question for many is, "Do I have a porn addiction?" When does ... Read More
What Therapy Is Best for Managing Work Stress?
People with full-time jobs spend, on average, 40 hours per week at their workplace, not counting the commute time or work they might bring home. According to Gettysburg College, this roughly translates to approximately 90,000 hours during the average person's lifetime. In other words, that’s about one-third of their ... Read More
Does Therapy Actually Help Mental Health?
Most people's conceptions and opinions of mental health and "therapy" happen in the theoretical plane. People with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety will see their peers achieve success from one type of therapy or another, and either decide whether to try it themselves or not. A lot of people who ... Read More
