List of Phobias: Fears and Symptoms
Phobias affect nearly 19 million people and are categorized under anxiety disorders. Many phobias only appear in the teen years but a great many have their roots... Read more.
Journal Prompts for Mental Health
How often do you prioritize self-care? What methods work best for you? Keeping a daily journal is a helpful way to check in with yourself, and it can be a powerful... Read more.
Do I Have Depression or am I Just Sad? Sadness Vs Depression
Telling the difference between sadness vs depression can be difficult when you are dealing with something extremely emotional or challenging. It’s difficult... Read more.
How to Overcome Social Anxiety
We all experience social phobia and anxiety at some point in our lives. Feeling anxious or nervous about public speaking, a job interview, or meeting new people... Read more.
Self Medicating to Deal with Stress
Stressors are hiding around every corner these days and they only appear to be multiplying. Mental health problems such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and... Read more.
Acute Stress Disorder: DSM-5 Classification
The American Psychiatric Association lists Acute Stress Disorder in the DSM-5 under anxiety disorders. This temporary mental health disorder is thought to affect... Read more.
What is a Psychological Evaluation?
A psychological evaluation (or psychological testing) is an important tool for understanding how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be used to identify mental... Read more.
Unlocking the Benefits of CBT for Substance Abuse Recovery
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that has been proven to be highly effective in treating a variety of mental health... Read more.
How Do You Die From Mental Illness
For many people, living with a mental illness can be the most difficult thing they will ever experience. Even with more information, awareness, and education on... Read more.
My Mental Health Is Deteriorating
Mental health deterioration has certainly been on the rise in the last few years. It was only exacerbated by the global pandemic, inflation, and the political climate,... Read more.