You are constantly taking in new information. It could come from an article you read online or the name of a new neighbor across the hall. Without neuroplasticity, you would not be able to retain that information nor would you be able to let that information change your perspective and way of thinking. Neuroplasticity can
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Trauma Therapy and How It Can Help You
When people hear the words trauma therapy, they sometimes balk. You yourself may even have said at some point, “Oh, no, that’s not for me. My life hasn’t been that bad.” This is because people tend to view trauma in extremes. Media sensationalization has taught us that trauma is typically characterized by the most violent,
Read MoreTransgender Suicide Rates: What Do the Statistics Show?
Roughly 1.6 million people in the United States above the age of 12 are transgender — meaning that they identify as a different gender than the one they were assigned at birth. Over the last few years, gender identity has become a talking point for newscasters, teachers, and lawmakers alike. Although the numbers may surprise
Read MoreText Therapy Services: Do They Really Work?
For many who have grown up in the digital age, especially after the past few years of social distancing, the idea of texting your therapist rather than having to show up for a scheduled appointment sounds ideal. But are text therapy services actually effective? And are there any downsides to using text therapy? How
Read More6 Therapies For Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are by far the most common mental health disorders that affect people all around the world. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) states that 30% of adults will face anxiety at some point in their lifetime. Anxiety is an umbrella term for several different anxiety disorders, including: Agoraphobia Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Panic disorder
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Therapist and Psychologist
The terms “therapist” and “psychologist” are all too often used interchangeably. This makes sense because there is a strong overlap between the two professions. There are different education levels necessary for both professions, as well as different duties and expectations. What Is a Therapist? In the mental health field, a therapist offers talk therapy, though
Read More6 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a Mental Health Provider Network
The choice to reach out for mental health support is an admirable one, though sometimes overwhelming. It can also be frustrating to have to start over with new mental health providers after a move or a bad experience with a past network. A mental health provider network can offer you several different professionals to choose
Read MoreChronic Illness and Depression – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
The Link between Chronic Illness and Mental health A chronic illness lasts for a very long time, and rarely can be fully cured. It can drain someone’s physical strength, and now research is showing how it affects mental health as well. About 1/3 of people with a chronic illness experience depression (source). Breakdown of depression
Read MoreGetting a Mental Health Diagnosis
What is a Mental Health Diagnosis? When you’re sick with a cold or a fever, what do you do? You might try all the home remedies from your childhood, and when that doesn’t work, you might turn to the internet. After a day or two of failed internet solutions, you’ll probably drive to the doctor,
Read MoreNavigating Relationships Post-Pandemic
Covid-19 is still a very real, very dangerous thing. However, the world has for the most part begun to open up. Getting drinks with your friends, traveling, and meeting new people is a possibility again. It feels as if the whole world has been sleeping and everyone is just now emerging from deep hibernation. Everything
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