We All Get Lonely Sometimes—What to Do on the Days You Feel Totally Alone

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIt’s Something We Feel, Not Something We SeeHow Is It Different From Being Alone?Why Do We Get Lonely?The Ugly Effects of Loneliness and How to Feel Less Alone Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents It’s Something We Feel, Not Something We See How Is It Different From Being Alone? Why Do We Get Lonely? The Ugly Effects of Loneliness and How to Feel Less Alone...

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2176 words · Benjamin Johnson

We Can't Ignore Our Dads' Mental Health, Even If They Try To

Close More than six million men suffer fromdepressioneach year. They experience loss of interest in work and other activities, irritability, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness. Dads specifically have even more unique mental health experiences, with up to 10% of fathers experiencing depression in theperinatal periodand up to 15% experiencing perinatal anxiety. However, men are less likely to receive a mental health diagnosis than women. “What’s important to understand, is that men are no different from women, children, grandparents, whomever....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1657 words · Melissa Meza

We Need to Talk About Bruno: What Encanto Tells Us About Intergenerational Trauma

Close Mind in the Media is an ongoing series discussing mental health and psychological topics in popular movies and television Spoiler alert! This article contains major spoilers for the movie Encanto, available on Disney+. The Madrigal family of the Disney animated filmEncantolives in a beautiful hidden village in Colombia, where a miracle imbues members of the family with a magical gift—from super-strength to the ability to heal to shapeshifting—that they use to help their community....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1614 words · Ruth Waters

We Often Fool Ourselves Into Thinking We’re Helping the Planet—But That’s OK

Close Key TakeawaysThe recycling rate has gone up markedly since the 1960s, but some people are wish-cycling— recycling something even if they’re not sure it can be recycled.With 100 companies responsible for over 70% of all greenhouse gas emissions, there’s even a debate over whether or not recycling is worth it.However, recycling might be helping our mental health as we look after the planet. Key Takeaways The recycling rate has gone up markedly since the 1960s, but some people are wish-cycling— recycling something even if they’re not sure it can be recycled....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1698 words · David Morton

We Should All Host More Dinner Parties

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Defines a Dinner Party?Hosting Can Be ScaryWhy Having People Over MattersGetting Out of Your Comfort ZoneStrengthen Connections and FriednshipsTake Pride in Your HomeWhen The Last Guest Goes HomeNext in Dinner Party Guide14 Sure-fire Ways to Find and Make Friends as an Adult Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Defines a Dinner Party? Hosting Can Be Scary Why Having People Over Matters...

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2015 words · Casey Bailey

We Tested Online OCD Services So You Don’t Have To—Here, 9 Expert-Approved Picks

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)can feel daunting to live with. About 2.3% of adults in the United States will be diagnosed with OCD at some point in their lifetime, and nearly half of American adults living with OCD experience it as severely debilitating. Common behaviors can include rituals of handwashing or tapping items before walking through a door. Other times, OCD might present as intrusive thoughts that individuals direct at themselves or others....

January 17, 2025 · 37 min · 7781 words · Bradley Diaz

We Tested the Top Online Therapy Companies—Here Are the Ones We Recommend

For the past three years, we have consistently tested and reviewed dozens of online therapy companies and directories in order to bring you the absolute best in online therapy. We’ve spent months every year personally trying out over 80 online therapy companies and directories ourselves, participating in therapy and bringing our insights from those experiences directly to you. From the sign-up process to the financial details to our feelings about our therapy sessions themselves, we are dedicated to the most accurate, thorough, and personalized testing results that will lead you to the very best online therapy company for your needs....

January 17, 2025 · 67 min · 14173 words · Anthony Stone

We Tried 100+ Therapy Services and Apps—And These Are the 8 Best for Online CBT

Not only do many large online platforms offer CBT from trained providers, but a number of free and paidappsand self-guided courses have cropped up to help users practiceCBT coping skills. While these apps can never replace seeing a licensed therapist, counselor, or psychologist, we think they can be beneficial self-help tools to complement and reinforce therapy. To help you find the best online therapy companies and apps offering online CBT,we surveyed over 10,000 users of 80 online therapy platforms and directories....

January 17, 2025 · 49 min · 10270 words · Carla Hutchinson

We Tried Online-Therapy.com - These Were Our Experiences

Online-Therapy.comOnline-Therapy.com is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) platform offering individual and couples therapy, worksheets, yoga classes, and even a digital journal. Its services are provided worldwide.Pros & ConsKey FactsPros & ConsProsLots of resources in addition to therapy sessionsEasy sign-up process that matches you with a therapistOffers individual and couples therapyDiscount offered for first month and when canceling the subscriptionAffordably priced subscriptionAll therapists practice cognitive behavioral therapyTherapy sessions via video, voice, or textingConsCannot pay per sessionDoes not accept insuranceTech issues with the sessions held on the platformNot appropriate for those in a mental health crisisTherapists cannot provide mental health diagnosesNo group therapy offeredNo medication management offeredKey FactsPrice$200-$440 per monthIs Insurance Accepted?...

January 17, 2025 · 28 min · 5821 words · James Scott

Weight Loss Isn't an Invitation to Comment on My Body

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Compliments BeganWeight Loss Comments Are Helpful, Right?The Pressure to Stay ThinThe Mental Impact of Commenting on People’s BodiesNext in GLP-1s and Mental Health GuideWhy I’m No Longer Ashamed to Admit I’m on a Weight Loss Medication Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Compliments Began Weight Loss Comments Are Helpful, Right? The Pressure to Stay Thin The Mental Impact of Commenting on People’s Bodies...

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1277 words · Jessica Austin

Wellbutrin for Bipolar Disorder: Risks and Benefits

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWellbutrin for Bipolar DisorderStarting WellbutrinSide EffectsPrecautions and Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Wellbutrin for Bipolar Disorder Starting Wellbutrin Side Effects Precautions and Interactions Close At a GlanceIf you have bipolar disorder, your doctor may suggest using Wellbutrin to help manage depressive symptoms. Research suggests that it can be an effective treatment option, but there are side effects and precautions to consider before you start taking this medication....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1517 words · Dakota Dixon

Wellbutrin Withdrawal: Overview, Symptoms & Coping

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSigns and SymptomsCopingWarningsLong-Term TreatmentResourcesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Signs and Symptoms Coping Warnings Long-Term Treatment Resources Frequently Asked Questions Close Wellbutrin (bupropion)is a common antidepressant that’s also prescribed for many other conditions such as anxiety,attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), bipolar disorder, and more. It’s also used as a smoking cessation aid. Like all antidepressants, it offers many potential benefits but doesn’t work for everyone....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1704 words · Lauren Cooper

Wellness

Read MoreWhether we’re entering a new year, beginning a new life phase, starting a project, or setting goals of… Read More Whether we’re entering a new year, beginning a new life phase, starting a project, or setting goals of…

January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · David Bass

Wellness in a World On Fire: Therapy Tackles Climate Change

Find a TherapistReady to get started?Ready toget started?Add your email to continueEmailGet startedBy submitting your email, you agree to receive reminders and marketing communications. Ready to get started?Ready toget started?Add your email to continueEmailGet startedBy submitting your email, you agree to receive reminders and marketing communications. Ready to get started? Ready toget started? Add your email to continue Get started By submitting your email, you agree to receive reminders and marketing communications....

January 17, 2025 · 22 min · 4507 words · Kenneth Anderson

What "It Ends With Us" Gets Wrong About Domestic Violence

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Movie Made Some Appropriate ChangesThe Missing Piece: The Build UpFamily Backgrounds Aren’t Always So SimpleSupport Systems Can Be Hard to FindLeaving Isn’t That EasyAnd Do We Really Need to Sympathize With Abusers? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Movie Made Some Appropriate Changes The Missing Piece: The Build Up Family Backgrounds Aren’t Always So Simple Support Systems Can Be Hard to Find...

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1804 words · Theodore Fowler