Mental Health

As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to daylight saving time. About one-third of Americans say they don’t look forward to […]

As clocks march ahead and daylight saving time begins, there can be anxiety around losing an hour of sleep and how to adjust to this change. Usually an hour seems like an insignificant amount of time, but even this minimal loss can cause problems. There can be significant health repercussions of this forcible shift in […]

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often associated with adults, however many children are also affected, too.  Unlike adults, children can struggle when it comes to talking about these type of issues and knowing how to deal with them. The onus is often put onto parents (often with professional medical advice of […]

It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published in early February 2023 found that, in 2021, 57% of high school […]

Money and accessibility are two major barriers that hold people back from receiving therapy. Luckily, more and more companies are offering their services online and at affordable prices. Here’s a look at the top 5 affordable (or free!) online therapy services.

All children go through emotional fluctuations but some have more difficulty coping than others. Here are 11 warning signs that your child may benefit from therapy.

Psychopaths are not only difficult to deal with, but sometimes dangerous. To ensure general wellbeing and safety, here’s a list of signs to help spot a psychopath and tips on how to avoid and deal with one…

Fluctuations in a persons mood each day is normal, but drastic changes in personality could be a sign of a medical or mental condition. Here’s a list of 14 health conditions that can affect a person’s personality…

It’s normal to have high levels of cortisol occasionally but chronic high levels can wreak havoc in the body. Here’s a comprehensive look at what cortisol is, how it affects the body, and how to spot the warning signs of high cortisol levels. 

Trauma dumping is the act of oversharing emotions in a way that is harmful to the other person. This is an in-depth look into what trauma dumping is and how to deal with it…