Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Bipolar Disorder Affects the BrainCan Bipolar Disorder Cause Brain Damage?TreatmentMedication’s Impact on Grey Matter Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Bipolar Disorder Affects the Brain Can Bipolar Disorder Cause Brain Damage? Treatment Medication’s Impact on Grey Matter Close In short, bipolar disorder can affect your brain. For instance, bipolar disorder is linked to lower amounts of grey matter in the brain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan a Brain Scan Help Diagnose BP?Bipolar Disorder TreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can a Brain Scan Help Diagnose BP? Bipolar Disorder Treatment Summary Close Bipolar disorderis a serious mood disorder that impacts at least 4.4% of Americans.This mental condition features pronounced bouts ofdepressionandmania. While it is challenging to live with, the proper treatment protocol can support those with this diagnosis and help them achieve a great quality of life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It’s TakenPossible Side EffectsSafetyCBD vs. Antidepressants Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It’s Taken Possible Side Effects Safety CBD vs. Antidepressants Close Interest in the potential mental health uses ofcannabidiol(CBD) has grown tremendously in recent years, including the use of CBD fordepression. CBD is a chemical compound found in theCannabis sativaplant, also known as marijuana or hemp. Cannabis contains more than 80 compounds, known as cannabinoids....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInfluence of Children’s DevelopmentHow Children Know the DifferenceHow Can Adults Help ChildrenSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Influence of Children’s Development How Children Know the Difference How Can Adults Help Children Summary Close Young children are often immersed in fantasy, and therefore, parents, teachers, and even scholars often think of them as being unable to distinguish reality from unreality. However, research suggests that children are more thoughtful about the differences between fantasy and reality than they may appear to adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Online Therapy WorksTypes of Therapy Offered OnlineHow Online Therapy Is DifferentPros and Cons of Online TherapyConditions Treated By Online TherapyA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Online Therapy Works Types of Therapy Offered Online How Online Therapy Is Different Pros and Cons of Online Therapy Conditions Treated By Online Therapy A Word From Verywell Close When most people think of online therapy, they likely imagine adults talking to a therapist via their smartphone or laptop....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow CBT Works for Substance UseBenefitsEffectiveness of CBT for Alcoholism and Addiction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How CBT Works for Substance Use Benefits Effectiveness of CBT for Alcoholism and Addiction Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)is a psychotherapy approach that can be used to help treat substance use disorders. CBT is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, and other mental disorders, but it has also been shown to be valuable in treating alcoholism anddrug addiction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCounseling vs. PsychotherapyDepression CounselingHow to Find a Counselor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Counseling vs. Psychotherapy Depression Counseling How to Find a Counselor Close The good news is, depression is highly treatable, with reports of 80% to 90% of people eventually responding well to treatment.One of the reasons depression responds so well to treatment is that improvements can be found in medications, psychotherapy, counseling, or a combination of these....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Cuddle Therapy?What Are the Benefits of Professional Cuddling?Who Is Professional Cuddling For?What Does It Take to Become a Professional Cuddler?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Cuddle Therapy? What Are the Benefits of Professional Cuddling? Who Is Professional Cuddling For? What Does It Take to Become a Professional Cuddler? Frequently Asked Questions Close Stressed AF over work?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDepression Can PersistUnderstanding DepressionWhy Treatment Is ImportantTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Depression Can Persist Understanding Depression Why Treatment Is Important Treatment Options Close Many people withclinical depressionforego psychological help for a while, hoping it will go away on its own. However, research shows that proper diagnosis and treatment can help—particularly when treatment is started early and involves both psychotherapy and medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDepression and Menstrual CycleCauses of a Missed PeriodThe Role of DepressionTreatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Depression and Menstrual Cycle Causes of a Missed Period The Role of Depression Treatment Options Close Depressioncan cause problems with your period such as a late period or a missed period.This link between mental health and reproductive health makes sense when you consider that nature does everything it can to create favorable conditions for reproduction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBefore TakingDosageSide EffectsWarnings and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Before Taking Dosage Side Effects Warnings and Interactions Close What is the most important information I should know about esketamine?You should not use esketamine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.Esketamine can cause severe sedation after treatment; it is only administered in healthcare, and you should be monitored for a minimum of two hours after treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPracticing Ethical Non-MonogamyENM vs. CheatingWhy People Choose ENMENM TypesHow to Practice ENMA Note About “Ethics” Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Practicing Ethical Non-Monogamy ENM vs. Cheating Why People Choose ENM ENM Types How to Practice ENM A Note About “Ethics” Close Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is the practice of taking part in romantic relationships that are not completelyexclusivebetween two people. Unlike some forms of non-monogamy, ENM is considered “ethical” because it involves open communication and consent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDissociationSpontaneous Recall of AbuseCan Hypnosis Bring Back Childhood Memories?Regression TherapyHypnosis and Survivors of Childhood Abuse Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dissociation Spontaneous Recall of Abuse Can Hypnosis Bring Back Childhood Memories? Regression Therapy Hypnosis and Survivors of Childhood Abuse At a GlanceResearch has not proven that hypnosis helps people recover forgotten or repressed childhood memories of trauma or abuse. However, some forms of hypnotherapy may help people who are experiencing mental health symptoms...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Therapy Notes?Reasons to Access Therapist NotesPatients' RightsPotential BenefitsRisks of Reading NotesHow to Request Therapy NotesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Therapy Notes? Reasons to Access Therapist Notes Patients' Rights Potential Benefits Risks of Reading Notes How to Request Therapy Notes Frequently Asked Questions Close It’s normal to be curious about what your therapist is writing. What are your rights when it comes to accessing these notes?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Lauren SwansonWhy Lauren Swanson Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From LaurenMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Lauren Swanson Why Lauren Swanson Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Lauren More About the Podcast...