Category: Mental Health

Why Choose Telehealth for Mental Healthcare Before the coronavirus pandemic began, telehealth was starting to take off in the mental health sphere. Though many patients were still skeptical, more and more people saw the impact it could have on their lives. Once telehealth became the only safe option, use expanded quickly. With both in-person and online appointments available, patients now have the choice on…

4 Surprising Benefits of Seeing a Therapist When you picture a person in therapy, what comes to mind? If you think about someone in some sort of mental health crisis, you’re not alone. While therapy certainly does have the benefit of helping people through such difficult times, that’s not the only purpose it serves. Whether you’re in a mental health crisis, feeling a little…

The Differences Between Psychiatry and Psychology The terms “psychology” and “psychiatry” are easy to mix up. After all, the words sound alike, and both subjects revolve around mental health. However, when it comes time to make an appointment with a mental or behavioral health professional, the differences between these professional areas becomes important. Learn about the unique things each profession offers to help you…

Top 7 Things Therapists Want Everyone to Know When many people picture a therapist, the following picture comes to mind: a stuffy room, a patient lying on a sofa, and a therapist nodding along while writing notes. Does this sound familiar? The truth is that therapy has come a long way since the days of Freud, but misconceptions about the practice remain stubbornly in…

Does Someone You Love Need Therapy? Here’s How You Can Help If someone you love shows symptoms of a mental illness or behavioral disorder, it can be hard to know what to do. You may be afraid for the person’s physical and emotional well-being. When you feel like therapy could help your loved one through this trying time, you may wish he or she…

Video Blog: Bridges to the Future You do not have to allow uncertainty to dictate your future. In the next few minutes, you'll be introduced to a way of responding to uncertainty that will allow you to avoid the cycle of negative thinking and build a bridge to your best future. When you are building a bridge to your future, assess where you are…

Video Blog: Resilience During times of uncertainty, it can be easy to be so connected to the crisis that you drain your own energy. In order to have energy resilience, you must focus on positive goals. These are the goals that allow you to positively impact you and your surroundings. You will also need to stay connected with healthy people. Healthy people can bring…

Can Certain Foods Help Depression and Anxiety? If you’ve ever had one too many cups of coffee and felt your heart racing soon after, you may have noticed the connection between food and mood. After all, a racing heart can lead to racing thoughts and panic attacks. Similarly, increased caffeine intake can cause a lack of sleep and depressed mood the next day. Caffeine…

How Teens Grieve Differently Than Adults If a teenager who you love recently experienced loss, you know how hard it is to watch them struggle with grief. You may feel helpless and wish there was an easy way to take the pain away. Although the sadness may last a long time and the road to recovery is not easy, you can help your teenager…

How to Improve Your Mood With Behavior Change Theory People with and without mental illnesses experience mood shifts as reactions to the world around them. For example, a hectic day at work can leave people feeling stressed or a fight with a loved one can leave lingering anger. It’s essential to examine how you react to these difficult days. Think of a time in…