When the word “narcissism” comes to play in conversations, most people immediately think of someone who acts self-entitled, unempathetic, and manipulative. While this can be one type of narcissism, what many people don’t realize is that narcissism is a spectrum… Read More ›
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6 Ways Couple’s Therapy Can Help if Mental Illness is Involved
Previous research has shown that when mental illness is involved in romantic relationships, one partner may need to take on an additional role of support while the other attempts to manage their symptoms. Mental illness affects around 450 million people… Read More ›
Pressure Points You Never Knew You Could Use to Relieve Pain
Our society is certainly one that embraces medication, and it makes sense – if we can take something that will immediately (or very quickly) attenuate our symptoms, why wouldn’t we? The biggest concern with relying on medication for minor ailments… Read More ›
What is Panic Disorder?
The following is an excerpt from a personal story shared on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) regarding panic disorder: “I thought I was going crazy, I thought I was dying and had no one I could talk to that… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Bipolar Disorder and ADHD, a Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis, also known as comorbidity (or co-occurring disorder), is experienced by approximately 7.9 million people each year, according to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you have a dual diagnosis, it’s important that you seek… Read More ›
What does Psychoeducation Mean?
Whether you’re seeking recovery for a mental illness or an addiction, your condition may not always be as straight-forward as it seems. For instance, many people have been diagnosed with a mental illness and, while they understand the “label” of… Read More ›
Why Is Suicide Such An Important Topic to Discuss?
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that approximately 1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, with 78% of suicides occurring… Read More ›
5 Ways Media Falls Short on Suicide Prevention
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year, nearly 1 million people die by suicide, which is equal to 1… Read More ›
What If I Don’t Like My Therapist?
Therapeutic relationships are similar to other professional relationships in that it takes time for both parties to come to an understanding of one another. At first, you may have an idealistic view of your therapist – but these perceptions may… Read More ›
National Suicide Awareness Month: Signs To Watch Out For
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Death by suicide has been rising dramatically all over the United States; according to the National Public Radio (NPR), approximately 45,000… Read More ›
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