How Common is Non-Monogamy?
You probably know a few folks in open relationships who practice ethical non-monogamy. But is that just in your social circle, or is non-monogamy way more widespread than most people think?
Can Anxiety Cause Chronic Pain?
You wake up with a dull ache radiating across your shoulders and creeping up your neck. As you try to go about your day, the pain intensifies until it feels like a vice grip crushing your skull.
Understanding the Wide Reach of Substance Abuse
You probably know someone who has struggled with substance abuse. Maybe it's a family member, a friend, or even yourself. Substance abuse affects millions of people across all ages, races, and backgrounds.
EMDR: The 8 Phases
EMDR therapy, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, aims to relieve distress from traumatic memories and other disturbing experiences.
Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD
Let's be honest — parenting any child is tough, but parenting one with ADHD can feel especially challenging. You want to be patient and understanding, but their boundless energy and struggle will push every button you have.
Emotional Eating & How to Stop It
Emotional eating is using food to make yourself feel better rather than eating because you're hungry. Many of us turn to food for comfort during difficult times or when experiencing negative emotions.
5 Ways to Stop Negative Thought Patterns
Your thoughts have immense power over your life and experiences. What you think and believe creates your reality. Negative thoughts drain your energy and motivation, while positive thoughts expand your potential.
How to Develop the Skills to Understand and Respond to Other’s Emotions
You know how sometimes you just can’t quite figure out what’s happening in someone else’s head? For example, when your friend laughs at a joke you don’t get, or your partner seems annoyed but says they’re “fine.”
5 Ways to Cope with Empty Nest Depression
When kids move out for the first time, it’s normal to feel sad or lonely. However, for some parents, the emotions are more intense and long-lasting.
Where Does Social Anxiety Come From?
It's human nature to crave connection with other people. It's one of the most basic needs that we all have. However, even though it's natural to crave social connection, socializing doesn't come naturally for everyone.
When Does Substance Use Become Abuse?
Substance Abuse Disorder (SAD) is more common than many people are led to believe. Not only that, but substance abuse disorders, unfortunately, also commonly co-exist with many mental health conditions.
How Teen Brains Differ from Adult Brains
We often look back at our teenage years with rose-colored glasses. As time passes, it's often not hard to only remember the good times you had and none of the bad.
How to Recover from Emotional Trauma
It's common to experience at least one traumatic event throughout somebody's lifetime.
How to Help Someone with PTSD
It's hard to watch your loved ones struggle with their mental health. It feels even worse when you realize that one of the main reasons why they are struggling is due to a traumatic experience.
What Causes Video Game Addiction?
Video games are a favorite hobby for any gender or age group. Unfortunately, there comes a point when a video game moves past being a hobby and becomes a full-blown addiction.
How Does Trauma Affect the Brain?
Trauma is a powerful force that can leave a lasting impact on somebody's life. Unfortunately, experiencing something traumatic, in some capacity, is something that many people will go through at least once in their lifetime.
How Grief Affects the Body
. Even though no two people will experience grief in the same way, there are some commonalities between the signs and symptoms of grief.
How to Explain Depression & Anxiety to Your Partner
Even though depression and anxiety are common disorders, that doesn't mean everyone fully understands them. It can be challenging to explain depression and anxiety to your partner, especially if they have never struggled with these chronic issues.
5 Ways to Calm an Anxiety Attack
Dealing with anxiety can feel like an uphill battle. Even just thinking about your anxiety can cause you to feel anxious. It's an endless, vicious cycle that seems never-ending.
How to Begin Healing From Relationship Trauma
There will be arguments, tension, and moments when you can't stand the sight of each other. In the end, though, both partners should feel safe, loved, and respected by the other person. Unfortunately, there are some relationships where none of that happens.