This post covers what the evidence actually shows about suicide prevention: which strategies work, why they work, and what any of us can do.
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This post explains what bed rotting is, when it may be harmless or even restorative, what its mental and physical effects can be, which warning signs suggest a deeper problem.
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This guide covers what current clinical evidence says about treatment for trauma and PTSD.
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Eating disorders affect people of every body size, weight, age, gender, and background. The myth that eating disorders only affect thin people is one of the reasons so many people go undiagnosed, undertreated, or dismissed for years.
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We'll look at the body image continuum, the difference between common and clinical levels of distress, how GLP-1 weight loss medications can shape body image, what healthy body image and body image flexibility actually look like, and when it may be time to seek professional support
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This article looks at what the research shows about healthcare worker burnout, why so many clinicians delay or avoid seeking help, how evidence-based therapy approaches can help, and where healthcare workers in Baltimore can find specialized therapy.
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Doomscrolling is the habit of continuously consuming distressing news online, and the pull it creates is not just emotional: it repeatedly activates your brain's threat detection system.
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If you're experiencing burnout in the legal profession, understanding how it affects your physical and mental health can motivate the professional support and lifestyle changes that lead to recovery.
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Understanding the difference between love and limerence could be one of the more clarifying things you do for your mental health. Limerence means something specific — and once you know what it means, it's hard to unknow.
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Existential dread is a feature of human consciousness, not a malfunction, even when it tips into a full existential crisis or existential angst that feels hard to shake. But that doesn't mean you have to white-knuckle your way through it.
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Understanding where you fall on the spectrum between body image concerns and a clinical eating disorder helps you figure out whether you need professional support, and what kind. This guide maps the three categories so you can understand your own experience.
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If you've spent years in therapy or self-help but still feel stuck — not because of diagnosed symptoms, but because something deeper feels off — you might be experiencing what existential therapy addresses.
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This post explains what is actually happening in the nervous system when demand avoidance takes over, and why that changes everything about how to respond to it.
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Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders — life-threatening, complex, and chronically misunderstood by the general public. And the GLP-1 conversation, as it is currently happening, is leaving them almost entirely out.
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This guide will help you honestly assess your marijuana use using the same criteria mental health professionals use to diagnose cannabis use disorder. You’ll learn the 11 warning signs, understand what makes use “too much,” and know when it’s time to consider getting help.
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If you've been told your whole life that you're "just a picky eater" — but your eating patterns are affecting your health, relationships, or daily life — you might have something more than pickiness. You might have Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Read to learn more.
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This guide breaks down what we know from rigorous research about CBT's effectiveness for stress and anxiety, who benefits most, how quickly it works, and what to expect if you decide to try this evidence based treatment.
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If you’re considering therapy for depression and anxiety, you might wonder what happens during sessions. What do you talk about? What will you be asked to do? How does talking help change how you feel? This guide explains various therapy approaches and what to expect when working with a doctor or mental health professional.
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This guide explains what you can realistically accomplish through individual therapy for relationship issues when your partner won't go, what to focus on, how your changes might affect your relationship, and how to navigate this challenging situation.
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