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Addiction — Substance Abuse Disorder
Addiction or Substance Abused Disorder (SUD) is the repetitive misuse of any substance — alcohol or drugs — until you cease having control of your
Adult ADHD
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how well you function in many facets of life. ADHD can impact your mental health, and your capacity
Anxiety
Do you often feel restless, agitated, or overwhelmed with worries and thoughts of what might go wrong? Anxiety can interfere with your ability to succeed
Anxiety avoidance spiral
Anxiety is an essential part of the human experience. Awareness of danger helps us take action to stay safe. Elevated stress levels when we merge
Attachment styles
Your attachment style is shaped by your relationship with your parents (or other caregivers) during childhood. Your earliest relationships set the tone for how you
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a serious challenge characterized by periods of extreme “ups” (manic or hypomanic episodes) and “down” (depressive episodes). Treatment including medication, psychotherapy, and
Bipolar disorder and holistic lifestyle
Therapy and medication are the first-line treatments for bipolar disorder. Too often, holistic lifestyle changes are not emphasized enough in addressing bipolar disorder (BPD). Quick
Brief guide to psychiatric medication
Not all mental health challenges call for psychopharmaceuticals. In many cases, psychotherapy and support for healthier lifestyle choices can provide significant relief. For many people,
Burnout — what you need to know about burnout and boundaries
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and lack of boundaries in your personal or professional life. Any
Children and teens
Children and teens can struggle with anxiety, depression, bullying, and a whole range of emotional challenges. You can help them find their way forward. As
Depression
The feelings of low motivation and low energy that characterize depression make it especially hard to take care of yourself and pull yourself out of
Eating disorders and self-acceptance
Self-acceptance forms the foundation for lasting recovery from an eating disorder. Heal your underlying relationship with food by learning self-acceptance, intuitive eating, and focusing on your
EMDR therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a mental health treatment technique that can enable recovery from challenges caused by experiencing traumatic life events. Studies
Gottman Method for Couples Counseling
During times of relationship crisis, many couples despair of being able to save their relationship. The Gottman Method provides practical guidance to heal the damage
Grief
Grief is a normal emotional response to loss. Prolonged grief, a mourning period that you cannot shake, is a signal that you may need some
Insomnia and mental health
Insomnia, mental health, and physical health Do you find yourself staying awake at night, staring at the clock as the minutes and hours tick by?
Neurofeedback: what it is and how it works
Neurofeedback, sometimes called EEG biofeedback or just biofeedback, can be used to help with many different symptoms and conditions. It’s based on the principle that
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is the 4th most common mental illness, characterized by acute anxiety, obsessive or intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Quick navigation Key points
Panic attacks
People who experience even one panic attack, are more likely to experience recurrent panic attacks, worry about future panic attacks, or change their behavior in
Postpartum psychosis
Postpartum Psychosis is a severe mental illness affecting 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 women who give birth. Women who experience symptoms of postpartum
Teens: counseling and therapy
…and unburden you of the responsibility to have all the answers. Key points Self-esteem counseling can help teenagers thrive. Having positive social relationships makes a
Therapy for men
Discrete, empathetic and effective help is often very effective for men. Anxiety, relationship issues, difficulty focusing, sexual dysfunction… It’s unsurprising that most men aren’t comfortable
Trauma and PTSD
Exposure to a single traumatic event, and certainly repeated exposure to trauma, can create serious mental health challenges. Trauma-specialized care is linked to improved mental
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Depression, anxiety, low motivation, sleep difficulties, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and other challenges can be caused by trauma. Trauma-focused CBT can provide improved quality of
