My husband and I welcomed our little girl, Neda, into the world in September, and it was truly the best day of our lives. In the thick of the newborn haze, we were emotional and overwhelmed in many ways, but there’s a particular scene from the hospital I’ll never forget. What we were experiencing — on top of exhaustion — was a phenomenon called “cute aggression.” And, thankfully, it’s totally normal....
When you think of love, what comes to mind? A person? Your family? A classic rom-com? During this season so focused on love, it’s also important to recognize when love is no longer healthy and when it’s time to walk away from a relationship. Couples Therapy OnlineStrengthen your relationship through couples therapy you can participate in together or apart, at your convenience.Learn more Couples Therapy OnlineStrengthen your relationship through couples therapy you can participate in together or apart, at your convenience....
Updated on 10/15/2020 Congrats! You have taken the amazingly brave — and sometimes very challenging — step of searching for “counseling near me.” For many of us admitting that we could use some help managing our mental health is the most difficult step, but know that you are far from alone. Millions of people seek counseling or therapy and these days there are a myriad of wonderful options. Whether you’re looking for marriage counseling,couples counseling, or a counselor or therapist for yourself, read on to learn about the best way to go about your search....
No matter a person’s age, sexual orientation, race, gender, or religion — anyone can be a victim, or a perpetrator, of abuse.Domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, or relationship abuse, does not discriminate and impacts people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. Itoccurswhen a partner uses a pattern of behavior to maintain power and control over another partner in a relationship. And while there are many signs to help a person identify if they are experiencing abuse, it is important to determine whether the issue is a part of a larger cycle of abusive behavior....
Updated on 10/17/2023 What is Talkspace?Talkspace is an online therapy company that offers specialized therapy and psychiatry services for adults and teens looking to improve their mental health. Additionally, Talkspace offers a couples therapy service for couples looking to work on and enhance their relationships. All Talkspace services take place virtually. You can message your licensed therapist from the Talkspace app at any time of day, wherever you are — whether it’s from the comfort of your couch or at the office....
Physical violence is the most visible form of domestic abuse, but the definition includes any attempt to control one’s intimate partner, including emotional abuse, manipulation, cyberstalking, blackmailing, or financial abuse. The ultimate aim of any abuser is to wrest control and independence from their significant other — so just because your partner isn’t outwardly violent doesn’t mean they’re not abusive. When you’re in an abusive relationship, it can be difficult to recognize the signs....
Content Warning: This article discusses suicide but we believe difficult conversations around how best to discuss mental health in respectful and non-stigmatizing ways is important. If you are in a life threatening situation, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline +1 (800) 273-8255, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or usethese resourcesto get immediate help. There are few words that carry as much weight — and stigma — as the word suicide....
Your coworker takes credit for your idea. You disagree with your siblings about how to manage your parents’ estate. Your spouse won’t get off your back about folding the laundry. We all face conflicts — they happen everyday and in a multitude of situations. Conflict is an unavoidable and necessary part of life. And it’s not always bad — like all kinds of human interaction, conflict can be healthy or unhealthy....
Getting a diagnosis is often seen as the first step to recovery from mental illness. When you visit a mental health expert for treatment, it’s often assumed that any diagnosis the expert produces is correct. However, there are cases where a person may be wrongly diagnosed, or the expert is unable to come up with a specific diagnosis. This is known as misdiagnosis, and it happens more often than you may imagine....
We’ve all struggled with some degree of pain. Maybe right now you’re dealing with a crippling headache, or something more persistent like chronic pain. Or it could be more acute, like recovering from major surgery. In those moments of agony, the pain can seem overwhelming…like there’s no way out. We’re desperate for any sign of comfort — hoping we could almostthinkthe pain away. But what if we could? Is it possible to control pain using just your thoughts?...
Depression, anxiety, job stress, grief, substance abuse — there’s often a clear reason why you decided to start therapy.But when will it start working?For some people, it only takes one session to see results. They walk away in a better mood with a clear action plan for the future. Carl,* a 24-year-old web developer, said that everything changed when his therapist shed new light on an old problem. “I was always nervous about speaking in meetings but something clicked when I realized that I could control my negative thoughts....
Updated 12/20/2022. There’s no denying thatmental health care in Black communitiesacross America has been woefully neglected. Black and African American (B/AA) people have been left to deal with the abhorrent history of slavery, colonialism, segregation, oppression, misogyny, stereotyping, and blatant racism. The aftermath of this is proving devastating, as research continues to show an increased risk of B/AA people developing mental health conditions relative to other populations. According to theColumbia UniversityDepartment of Psychiatry:...
Updated on 9/12/2022 When a public tragedy happens, its impact can be felt in a variety of ways. Often they might make us pause and wonder why we feel so sad about people who we don’t know. Many of us have confronted intense, complicated feelings regarding public tragedies in some form or another. The Relatability of GriefDuring public incidents and deaths, we might be thinking about loved ones in our own lives....
Therapists treat and support clients struggling to handle life stressors, but what many people forget is that, just like everyone else, we therapists also experienceburnoutandstressin our own lives. We have families to support, bills to pay, and any number of other issues that get in the way. Sometimes the stress is work-related, and sometimes it’s personal; whatever the cause, we’ve got our own ways of dealing with it. After all, if you’re going to help others with their mental health and wellness, it becomes doubly important to take care of your own!...
Updated 02/23/2023 While communication is a way to share information with others, it’s also a form of self-expression. At times, bilingual people or members of underrepresented groups may adjust their language, dialect, or other aspects of their communication style based on the people they’re speaking or interacting with. These types of behavioral adjustments are known as “code switching,” and the concept plays a big role in communication, especially among minority groups....
