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 Psychology of Self-Care: How Aesthetic Treatments Can Boost Mental Health
There is a certain moment, a quiet one, where you notice your reflection in a mirror or a shiny surface and realize something feels different. Not different in a very big way. Just different (in a good way). That moment is where self-care lives. Not in grand gestures or 10-step routines, but in tiny shifts […]
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 […]
Managing Holiday Stress: Anxiety and Depression Tips for the Winter Season
The holidays are supposed to feel magical. However, for many of us, the sparkle fades fast. Between gift-giving pressure, endless events, and long, dark evenings, stress builds quietly, and sometimes dangerously. You’re smiling through gatherings, running on caffeine, and telling yourself, “It’s just the season.” But what if it’s more than that? About 58% U.S. […]
Reproductive Psychiatry: Supporting Mental Health During Pregnancy & Beyond
Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy chapter. That’s the story most of us grew up hearing. In reality, it can be joyful and overwhelming, often in the same breath. Some women sail through with only fatigue. Others feel an unshakable weight press down before the baby even arrives. The CDC found that about 13%, […]
The Rise of Online Therapy: Benefits, Costs, and How to Find the Right Fit
Not long ago, therapy meant driving across town, waiting in a quiet lobby, then sitting across from a counselor in their office. Things look different now. The pandemic pushed care online, and people stuck with it, not just because it was necessary, but because it worked. FAIR Health reported that between January and June 2024, […]
How Nutrition Affects the Brain: Foods That Support Mental Health
You grab a donut or a soda mid-afternoon. The sugar rush feels great for about twenty minutes. Then the crash sets in, your focus fades, and your mood sinks. Compare that to how you feel after a balanced meal with protein, greens, and whole grains. Energy lasts longer. You stay more alert. That difference isn’t […]
Understanding OCD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
If you’ve ever wondered “Do I have OCD?” or caught yourself saying “I’m so OCD” when things feel messy, you’re not alone. But obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is far more than quirks or a preference for tidiness. It’s a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often interfering with daily life. This guide breaks […]