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Adrenaline Addiction in the Workplace: When 100% Isn’t Enough
Skydiving. High-speed races. Ziplining through jungle canopies. These can all be telltale signs of an adrenaline junkie. Some people crave the adrenaline rush that comes with high-stakes ... Read More
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How Common Is Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals?
INFOGRAPHIC TEXT: HOW COMMON IS BURNOUT AMONG MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS? Over half of mental health professionals report moderate or high burnout. The most common symptoms of burnout ... Read More
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Facts and Statistics That Emphasize How Stalking Impacts Mental Health
Every January since 2004, National Stalking Awareness Month has taken place to raise awareness of the impact stalking can have on its victims. Below are some stalking statistics and facts ... Read More
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Creativity at the Crossroads: How Ambivalence Frees Your Mind
Creativity comes in many forms: finding new ways to manage a toddler’s temper tantrums, painting a portrait which moves observers, or solving a business efficiency problem. Creative thinking ... Read More
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Worried About the Big Picture? How to Deal with an Existential Crisis
An existential crisis is a period of time when a person questions their existence. They might begin to wonder who they really are or what the meaning of life truly is. Some people may begin ... Read More
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When the Mirror Lies: Understanding Body Dysmorphia
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or body dysmorphia, is a condition in which a person thinks their body is severely flawed. The flaw is either imagined or real but minor. For example, a ... Read More
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Can Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Harm a Baby?
INFOGRAPHIC TEXT: CAN MARIJUANA USE DURING PREGNANCY HARM A BABY? In the U.S., 4% of pregnant women report using cannabis in the last month. During pregnancy, up to 30% of THC (marijuana’s ... Read More
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How to Recognize Drug-Induced Psychosis
Drug-induced psychosis is a common and usually temporary mental health symptom. Psychosis is a disconnection from reality that may cause false beliefs called delusions, or false sensory ... Read More
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Why Should I Go to Therapy? 8 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist
Psychotherapy, talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy—no matter the name it’s known by, mental health counseling can benefit people struggling with emotional difficulties, ... Read More
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Dispelling 6 Common Myths About Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral issue most often diagnosed in childhood. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) lists it in the category of ... Read More
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Couvade Syndrome: When Expectant Dads Get Pregnancy Symptoms
Couvade syndrome is a condition in which men with pregnant partners begin to experience symptoms of pregnancy. The causes of Couvade syndrome aren’t fully understood, though several theories ... Read More
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What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America?
Infographic Text: What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America? The answer depends on where you live. Only 16 states list specific minimum age requirements for adoption. These ... Read More
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GoodTherapy Participates in AFSP’s 2018 Out of the Darkness Walk
In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, GoodTherapy team members participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) ... Read More
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9 Out of 10 Caregivers for People with Dementia Get Inadequate Sleep
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious problem in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause ... Read More
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Study: Many Youth Seeking Therapy Want to Discuss Spirituality
Regular attendance of religious services has declined with time, according to data from Gallup. Yet many Americans still say spirituality is an important ... Read More
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Bored With Everything? Study Suggests Method for Regaining Pleasure
Boredom with life is a common complaint in therapy. That shiny new car is often less interesting a year later. Conversations with a once-exciting partner ... Read More
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Study: Monogamous and Nonmonogamous Relationships Equally Happy
Consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) relationship styles may be increasing in popularity. Nonmonogamy describes when someone has more than one romantic partner ... Read More
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How Do I Deal with Loneliness?
My life is a sad state of affairs. I have no real friends to speak of, just my cat Lula. Even she doesn't like me very much. I can't work because ... Read More
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What's the Best Way to Break Up?
I have been with my boyfriend for over a year now and I don't see a future together. It was fun for a while, but now it feels stale and unexciting. ... Read More
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Help! I Think I'm Addicted to Video Games
I work. I eat and drink. I play video games. I sleep. Then I repeat. Every. Single. Day. Three of these things are necessities, but the ... Read More
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Help! My Therapist Ended Her Practice and I Don't Know What to Do
I had been seeing my therapist for 28 years. Around March, she was unwell. This was a rare occurrence in our time together. But her viral infection ... Read More
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Help! I Have No One to Talk To
Ever since my dad died last year, I have had no one to talk to. And really, I had no one to talk to for the last three years of his life, ravaged ... Read More