Dating someone with bipolar disorder, formerly manic depression, can feel overwhelming. This guide shares strategies to help both partners stay connected. Dating someone with bipolar disorder means your relationship has an extra layer other people might not understand. Some days can feel impossible. Other days remind you exactly why you fell for this person in […]
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Intrusive thoughts and ideas are a reality of life, but when they become a distraction or even an obstacle to achieving optimal health and well-being, therapeutic tools can help turn down their volume in your mind. Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, is one of those valuable tools. As more therapists and mental health professionals […]
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A child with the condition may be disruptive in the classroom and rack up detentions and suspensions for not following rules. At home, they may question their parents and blame siblings for their misbehavior. When punished, they might try to seek revenge. If this sounds familiar, knowing more about the disorder can help you determine […]
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Schema therapy was developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young in 1990 as an alternative to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients who relapsed following conventional treatment. The therapy focuses on ingrained patterns of negative behavior from childhood, known as maladaptive schemas. Therapists help patients explore these schemas and associated schema modes to address negative thinking and […]
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For decades, Billy Joel has been one of America’s most beloved songwriters, selling over 150 million records worldwide. Known as the Piano Man, he’s one of America’s most enduring musicians, and headlines about Billy Joel’s health never fail to cause concern among fans. The 75-year-old icon has always been honest with the public about his […]
Articles, PTSD & Trauma, Therapies and Treatment
Attachment Theory: How it Works and Negatively Impacts Mental Health
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Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have a wide variety of healthy relationships, while others struggle to trust and avoid forming friendships? The way we react when we get close to someone says a lot about the bonds we formed with our parents or caregiver when we were little. If these early […]
Articles, Therapies and Treatment
Understanding EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Practice
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common condition. An estimated 6.8% of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Many treatment options are available for people who are struggling to process past trauma. One treatment that’s becoming increasingly popular to help people with PTSD is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. But what […]
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Polyvagal Theory and the Impact on PTSD
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Most people think trauma lives in your thoughts, but what if we told you it actually lives in your body’s wiring? Dr. Stephen Porges spent decades wondering why some trauma survivors recover while others stay stuck. What he found revolutionized how we think about healing. Polyvagal theory shows us that your nervous system, not your […]
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Sometimes bodies react before minds catch up. Hearts race at certain sounds. Stomachs turn around specific people. Bodies communicate something important. That’s exactly what somatic therapy addresses. Traditional talk therapy focuses on thoughts and emotions, but trauma doesn’t just live in the mind. It gets stored in bodies, too, showing up as tension, pain, anxiety […]
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Mental illness is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, mental health myths continue to circulate, shaping how people view those living with these conditions. From assumptions about weakness to misconceptions about recovery, these myths spread misinformation and contribute to stigma, preventing individuals from seeking needed treatment. This article delves into some of the most common myths about mental […]