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
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How to Convince the Man in My Life to Go to Therapy
Sometimes life throws a curveball, and everything feels a bit off-kilter. At times like this, relationships can get dicey, especially if money is an issue and employment woes are at the forefront. For many people, recent developments such as heightened confinement at home have contributed to emotional, psychological, ... Read More
Where to Go for Long-Term Mental Health Care
Mental health is an important but often neglected aspect of life. Over 20 percent of Americans live with a mental illness, and many need ongoing mental health services. For those living with severe or chronic mental illness conditions, long-term mental health care offers the support and resources necessary to ... Read More
The Mental Health Impact of a Natural Disaster
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in September 2024, no one could have predicted that it would become the deadliest hurricane to make landfall since Katrina. The category 4 storm laid waste to whole communities along its 500-mile path, from Florida through other parts of the Southeast. Meanwhile, as the death count ... Read More
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET): What It Does
When you hear the term chronic pain, thoughts of physical symptoms likely come to mind. However, chronic pain also has a psychological component that can create internal conflict and exacerbate those physical symptoms. Emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET), developed in the early 2000s, aims to help ... Read More
Mental Health in the Military: What Every Veteran Should Know About Their Treatment Options
The intensities of war, demand for mental and physical toughness, and separation from family make military veterans susceptible to a wide range of mental health risks. Understanding these risks and the available treatment options is crucial for the well-being of our veterans. The Scope of Veteran Mental Health ... Read More
The Surprising Effects of Taking Antihistamines for Anxiety and Depression
Updated November 8, 2024 Doctors sometimes prescribe a drug for use outside of its listed purposes, especially if it looks safe and they believe it will be effective. This off-label use is common with many classes of drugs. That includes antihistamines, which have emerged as a promising way to treat short-term ... Read More
What Is Oxytocin Nasal Spray and Is It Safe to Take?
Updated November 11, 2024 Many pregnant women and mothers might be familiar with the synthetic version of oxytocin, Pitocin. It may surprise you to know that this labor and delivery drug is also available in a nasal spray. Oxytocin nasal spray uses range from anxiety treatments to long-term autism support. In ... Read More
