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Is There a Link Between Sleepwalking, Sleep Talking, and Mental Health?
Sleepwalking and sleeptalking both belong to a group of behaviors called parasomnias—unusual or harmful behaviors that occur during sleep. Sleep talking is one of the most common parasomnias. ... Read More
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Religious OCD: Separating Shame from Spirituality
Religious obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of OCD that causes a person obsess over spiritual fears. It often involves religious compulsions such as excessive prayer. For example, ... Read More
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Why It’s Important to Recognize Male Survivors of Domestic Abuse
According to data from the U.S. Department of Justice, most intimate partner violence (82%) is committed against women. Increased awareness of domestic violence against women has spurred ... Read More
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Keeping a Healthy Marriage When One of You Has Bipolar Hypersexuality
More than 4 percent of Americans experience bipolar at some point during their lives. During manic episodes, a person with bipolar may have surges in energy, an elevated mood, and sometimes ... Read More
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Understanding Self-Injury Among Autistic Individuals
Head-banging, face-slapping, scratching, and other self-injurious behaviors (SIB) are common among children who become frustrated. According to United Cerebral Palsy, up to 20% of all young ... Read More
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What Is Sleep Hygiene? Hint: It’s Not Just Showering Before Bed
It’s that time of year when the kids have gone back to school and we are approaching daylights savings. I know in my family, it’s been an adjustment to get everyone on a better sleep ... Read More
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Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Sleep Problems and PTSD
Nearly 7% of Americans will be diagnosed with posttraumatic stress (PTSD) at some point during their lives. In any given year, 3.5% of Americans have PTSD. Many struggle with sleep problems ... Read More
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What Is the Difference Between Paranoia and Reasonable Suspicion?
In 2013, former CIA employee and government contractor Edward Snowden released classified documents revealing the broad scope of U.S. government surveillance. Suddenly, fears that once ... Read More
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Why Stockholm Syndrome Happens and How to Help
Stockholm syndrome is a psychological condition that occurs when a victim of abuse identifies and attaches, or bonds, positively with their abuser. This syndrome was originally observed ... Read More
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How to Talk About Relationship Problems with Your Partner
Something touched off hard feelings between you and your partner. Maybe it was a simple mistake. Your loved one forgot to pick up the milk on the way home. Or maybe you wanted some sympathy ... Read More
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Do Only Women Deal with Shopping Addiction? Addressing a Common Myth
It’s difficult to spend time in any women’s community, online or otherwise, without hearing a reference to retail therapy. In the popular press, shopping is gendered as a pursuit for ... Read More
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Bet on Yourself: The Process of Gambling Addiction Recovery
Gambling addiction is one of the most prevalent behavioral addictions. Between 1-5% of Americans engage in compulsive gambling. Among young people and ethnic minorities, the rate is even ... Read More