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How Social Media Affects Mental Health, and What to Do About It March 25, 2025 . No Comments
Social media has undoubtedly changed the way we connect, communicate, and engage with the world. It has transformed from a tool for sharing vacation photos to an all-encompassing platform ... Read More
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The Complex Grief of Ambiguous Loss: Losing Someone Who is Still Present March 19, 2025 . No Comments
Ambiguous vs. Unambiguous Loss When I looked into my loved one’s eyes during one of her first manic episodes, I did not recognize the eyes staring back at me. Equally heartbreakingly, ... Read More
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Simple Steps to Start Journaling for Mental Health Today February 13, 2025 . No Comments
Over the years, I’ve noticed how journaling can really help support therapy. Writing things down lets people explore their thoughts more fully, discover hidden patterns, and learn ... Read More
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Doing things we don’t want to do when doing them would be good for us September 13, 2024 . 1 Comment
On doing things we don’t want to do when doing them would be good for us. -Reed Maxwell, Ph.D., ABPP (Clinical) One of the most common obstacles people confront in psychotherapy, ... Read More
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Evidence-Based Approaches to Screening for Depression in Clinical Settings August 28, 2024 . No Comments
Depression is a worldwide public health issue that frequently remains misdiagnosed. There are approaches to screening for depression that can lead to earlier detection and intervention. ... Read More
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Self-Growth: Depression in Mental Health May 21, 2024 . 1 Comment
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness, and can interfere with daily life. ... Read More
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How to Talk to a Therapist about Depression April 30, 2024 . No Comments
By the nature of how depression manifests itself, it’s often hard for those in its grip to seek any support, let alone therapy. And while it may seem like everyone else isn’t struggling, ... Read More
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6 Tips to Help Ease Seasonal Depression December 7, 2023 . No Comments
Do the changing seasons sometimes leave you feeling down or overwhelmed? Many people struggle with emotional fluctuations as the calendar flips from summer to fall and winter. Seasonal ... Read More
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The Mentally Ill Therapist: How I Use My Pain for Healing April 12, 2023 . 3 Comments
I have anxiety, chronic depression, and excoriation disorder – I’m also a master’s level psychotherapist with my own private practice. My life story and diagnosed mental disorders ... Read More
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What’s Going On Behind the Scenes? Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry December 3, 2021 . 1 Comment
by Jennifer Leff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in New York, NY Co-Chair, Behind the Scenes Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Initiative Steering Committee What’s Going On Behind the ... Read More
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“That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting August 30, 2021 . 1 Comment
by Allie Dainow, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), in Toronto, ON, Canada “That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is when someone ... Read More
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7 Indicators of Social Anhedonia May 27, 2021 . 8 Comments
7 Indicators That You Might Be Experiencing Social Anhedonia Life comes with ups and downs, joys and sorrows, mourning and celebration. Our emotions can act as a useful indicator of when ... Read More