The Science Behind EMDR: Why It’s More Than Just ‘Eye Movements’
EMDR therapy may not appear to be that complex on the surface. You are instructed to either follow the therapist’s hand or a blinking light while focusing on something distressing. That’s it? That reaction is common and fair. The idea that eye movements could help heal deep psychological wounds feels hard to believe. What most […]
Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues: When to Seek Help
There’s a unique kind of stillness that settles in after birth. The room is quiet, the baby’s here, and everything changes fast. What follows? Sometimes joy, sometimes anxiety, and for many new moms, a whole wave of unexpected emotions that don’t seem to match the moment. In the early days after delivery, feeling overwhelmed, tearful, […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Revisit Your Psychiatric Treatment Plan
Things change. That includes your schedule, your stress levels, and sometimes your mental health. When that happens, the plan that once kept you grounded might start feeling a little off. That’s okay. You’re not doing anything wrong. A psychiatric treatment plan isn’t a one-and-done deal. It’s a living, breathing part of your wellness, and it […]
The Truth About “High-Functioning Depression”
You wake up, get dressed, and show up to work, dinner, or a birthday party. People might say you’re doing great. Inside, though, it feels like you’re holding it together with dental floss. That’s the reality for many people living with what’s often called “high-functioning depression.” It’s not a clinical diagnosis, but it’s a phrase […]
What Bipolar Disorder Really Looks Like Day-to-Day
If you only went by how TV or social media talks about it, you’d think bipolar disorder was just a string of emotional outbursts. One moment happy, the next angry, maybe dramatic. But that’s not what it’s like, not really. The truth is quieter and more personal. It lives in your sleep cycle. It reshapes […]
How to Manage Anxiety Around Family Gatherings (Without Avoiding Them)
Family gatherings can feel like a lot. Some people look forward to them all year. Others? Not so much. If you’ve ever felt tight in the chest just thinking about seeing relatives, you’re not alone. Holidays tend to highlight stress. Whether it’s unsolicited advice, clashing opinions, or the pressure to look like you have it […]
How to Know If It’s Stress or Something More Serious
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to depression or anxiety treatment. What works for one person might not be the right fit for another, and that’s okay. Healing doesn’t follow a straight path. When it comes to anxiety, therapy can be remarkably effective, especially with modalities like CBT. CBT is used to help you […]
The Science of Intrusive Thoughts: How OCD Manifests in Everyday Life
You’re brushing your teeth or walking the dog. Suddenly, your brain lobs a thought at you: What if I stabbed someone with a knife? It hits out of nowhere. Disturbing, maybe even scary. But it’s gone just as fast for most people. For someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder, it’s not that simple. That thought might stick. […]
Is Bipolar Disorder Genetic? What Research Tells Us
If someone in your family has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you might already know what silence feels like. The good days, the chaos, the unpredictability. And somewhere in all of that, the question tends to creep in: Is this going to happen to me, too? It’s a reasonable thing to ask. After all, mental […]
Is EMDR Therapy Evidence-Based? What Research Says in 2025
EMDR therapy often raises eyebrows. At first glance, it sounds a little odd: Move your eyes back and forth while thinking about something painful? That doesn’t exactly scream “scientific.” For some, it even sounds like pseudoscience wrapped in psychology jargon. Despite the skepticism, EMDR has stuck around for decades. Not only that, but it has […]