Being anxious now and then is perfectly normal but too much of it can be quite dangerous. Anxiety is one of the most complex health conditions that are often associated with several underlying causes. Professional CBT therapists often adopt unique approaches during the treatment process of specific disorders. For example, the treatment approach for GAD … Read more
How to support a loved one with PTSD; Supporting individuals who suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a debilitating mental health condition that can develop after a traumatic event, is paramount. PTSD can afflict anyone, from military veterans to survivors of physical or emotional abuse. If you are a caregiver or loved one, you understand … Read more
Relationships are never easy. They require effort, time, patience, and trust. But what if your relationships are starting to suffer? Is there still a way to mend it? While cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is most frequently used to address individual problems, this form of therapy has also been found to be effective and helpful … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic that shocked the whole world in 2020 is one of the worst tragedies of the 21st century. Millions of lives were lost because of the deadly virus. The repetitive cycles of lockdowns, restrictions, stress, worry, and loss affected the lives of every person on this planet. The effects of the pandemic have … Read more
While almost everyone is prone to mental health problems regardless of age, most of them often start to show up at 24 years old. However, the truth is that every stage of your life can cause some significant changes to your body, emotions, and mind. It means that your mental health right now might no … Read more
Chronic pain is a widespread affliction that affects a multitude of individuals on a global scale. The condition is characterized by persistent pain that endures for longer than three months and can result from a myriad of etiologies, including physical trauma, pathological processes, or neural trauma. This type of suffering can have a substantial negative … Read more
All psychotherapy sessions are critical, but the first ones are the most important for you. It is during the first few couples of sessions that you and your psychotherapist develop rapport. This rapport will then determine not just if you will go back for another session but if you will also continue to seek therapy … Read more
Medications for mental health are often necessary for some clients. However, just like other types of meds, they may work well for certain people but not for some. Some clients even discontinue taking their medicines in just a few months because of either lack of response or side effects. With this, it is safe to … Read more
Online therapy aimed at improving self-esteem is a novel therapeutic technique that offers individuals the opportunity to enhance their self-confidence through virtual consultations with licensed therapists. Self-esteem is a fundamental component of mental wellness and the lack thereof can result in a variety of undesirable outcomes such as poor decision-making, anxiety and depression. The prevalence … Read more
If you think that all mental illnesses are the same, you might want to think again. The truth is that there are over 200 types of known mental health disorders. The more common ones include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and eating disorders. Continue reading to learn about the different types of mental illness, … Read more