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Growing Up with a Hoarder Parent

Growing Up with a Hoarder Parent

“I was so embarrassed and ashamed of how we lived that a knock on the door terrified me.” “We regularly had to eat meals standing up, because the kitchen table was inundated with piles and piles of stuff.” The effects of a hoarding problem can extend to one’s children, creating mental health challenges for the […]

Mental Health Responses to Mass Shootings

Mass Shooting Mental Health impact

Stories of mass shootings are tragically commonplace in the United States. There isn’t a week that goes by without a gut-wrenching story in the news about another senseless act of violence. In 2022 alone, the Gun Violence Archive recorded 647 mass shootings in the United States. As of mid-November of 2023, the nation has seen […]

Songs You May Not Have Known Are about Depression

Songs about mental health depression

Depression has a grip on millions of people. Far more than feeling sad, depression can leave you feeling hopeless, apathetic, and worthless. And despite the condition being so widespread, it often feels like other people just don’t understand what it’s like. For listeners and creators alike, music offers a way to manage feelings we otherwise […]

Stalking on Social Media a Sign of Mental Illness?

Stalking on Social Media a Sign of Mental Illness?

We often joke with our friends about “stalking” their profiles, which usually involves nothing more than swiping through their photos and seeing what they’re up to. Pretty much everyone on social media does this to some extent and it is usually harmless. However, actual cyberstalking is a serious crime that can have terrible outcomes for […]

Mental Illness in a Relationship: When Leaving May Be Necessary

Mental Illness in a Relationship: When Leaving May Be Necessary

Modern society romanticizes “everlasting love” and frowns upon divorce. Couples recite “till death do us part” in their wedding vows, thinking splitting up is a sign of failure. Even unmarried couples dream of staying together forever. Leaving someone with mental illness sounds unthinkable at the start, but after a few years together, some realize they […]

It’s Complicated: Anxiety and Relationships

It's complicated - Anxiety and Relationships

Maintaining healthy relationships with others requires a lot of effort, but this can be challenging when you’re struggling with mental health issues. Dating can already stir unpleasant emotions and comes with the risk of getting hurt or being disappointed. Anxiety in romantic relationships can cause even more stress and fear that impacts both partners and […]

What Are “Micro Traumas”?

What Are "Micro Traumas"?

Trauma is often thought of as a single, dramatic event that has a lasting impact on a person’s life. However, trauma can also manifest in subtler ways through what’s known as micro trauma. Micro traumas are small, repeated experiences that can accumulate over time and leave you with emotional wounds, significantly impacting your mental and […]

What Is a “Psychological Profile” and Its Connection to Mental Health?

What Is a "Psychological Profile" and Its Connection to Mental Health?

If you’ve ever watched popular true crime shows like CSI, you may have heard the term “psychological profile” used in the context of a criminal investigation. A psychological profile, or psych profile, is a tool that helps criminal investigators determine the personality traits of the perpetrator they’re looking for. But how do these crucial reports […]

What Is a High-Functioning Sociopath?

What's a high functioning sociopath mean?

There is a common misconception that sociopaths are bad people. In reality, these individuals are simply living with a mental health condition that changes the way they perceive the world and interact with others. Find out what sociopathy looks like, what it means to be a high-functioning sociopath and what motivates a sociopath. If you […]

How to Find Long-Term Mental Health Care

How to Find Long-Term Mental Health Care

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Apart from determining how you think, act and feel, it plays an important role in how you deal with stress and daily challenges, make decisions and prioritize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half the population of the […]