Like many types of mental illnesses, eating disorders affect you physically as much as they do mentally. If you or someone you love is dealing with one, you may notice symptoms such as: Weight fluctuations Rituals or obsessions related to food Body image issues Mood...
If you have attended school, you have likely interacted with someone with a learning disability. A learning disability does not mean someone is not smart or able to understand information. Often, they simply need some support and coping strategies to help them learn...
There’s a common perception that anger is only loud and explosive. However, people can also turn anger inward. Both types of anger can be managed with the right strategies. Below, we clarify inward vs. outward anger, how the two manifest, and their link to...
Holiday and family gatherings can bring familiar routines, meaningful traditions and the chance to reconnect. But they can also stir up complicated emotions when long-standing patterns or sensitive topics surface. You might feel excited to share a meal, exchange gifts...
Group therapy is a session led by a therapist that is attended by several people who are facing a common issue. The goal is to provide participants with opportunities to support each other and develop effective coping strategies. Benefits include learning from others,...
Reaching out for therapy can be a powerful first step in feeling better and making positive lifestyle changes, but it’s natural to have a few questions. Our guide dispels some of the most common myths and discusses what actually happens in therapy. 8 Common...
You’ve spent a large portion of your life putting love, energy, and focus into your child. Although you are proud and excited for their next chapter, it’s completely normal to feel unsure or even scared of your own. How you deal with empty nest syndrome...
As a parent, you want your child to grow into the best person they can be. Along the way, they’ll likely run into some hiccups, including emotional and social ups and downs. These issues, such as test anxiety, moodiness, and shyness, are common for kids....
You show up. You perform. You smile. To the outside world, everything seems fine, maybe even impressive. But inside, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly unraveling. These are common signs of high-functioning anxiety or high-functioning depression — mental health...
In the aftermath of losing a loved one or the future you had planned for yourself, grief takes root, weaving its threads into the fabric of our existence. Over time, this burden gradually eases, but coping with grief is a complex process. These are a few ways to cope...
