If your child regularly misbehaves, you may have wondered whether they’re simply acting out or suffering from conduct disorder. But what is conduct disorder, exactly, and how can you tell whether your child has it? Conduct disorder is a mental health condition that can cause various behavioral and emotional problems involving a disregard for others. Individuals with conduct disorder...[ read more ]
It’s no secret that online therapy has proliferated in the U.S. over the last few years. The COVID shutdowns - paired with the mental health challenges that COVID manifested – brought online therapy to the forefront. CBT has been dramatically growing in popularity as well. We have multiple blog posts that speak to just why that is. But can CBT...[ read more ]
Many new mothers experience the “baby blues” for a couple of weeks after giving birth—this often includes anxiety, crying, difficulty concentrating, irritability, mood swings, reduced appetite, sadness, and trouble sleeping. But if your symptoms are especially severe or persist for longer than two weeks, you might have what’s known as postpartum depression. Postpartum depression has numerous potential causes. With...[ read more ]
If a friend or family member has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you probably want to do whatever you can to help them. But if you’ve never dealt with this disorder yourself, you might have a hard time figuring out what to say. Your goal should be to empathize with them and offer support, so with that in mind, you’ll want to...[ read more ]
Mental health Awareness Week falls between May 10th and May 16th. The global initiative began as a way to start conversations about a topic that still retains much stigma. According to the Mental Health Foundation, 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness, with 1 in 25 living with a serious mental illness. If you or a loved one...[ read more ]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has gained immense popularity in recent years as a highly effective form of therapy. But why? It appeals to therapists and patients alike. Here are a few reasons why. Firstly, the strong empirical support for CBT has contributed to its popularity. Numerous research studies have demonstrated that it is an effective treatment for a wide range...[ read more ]
Each year in this country millions of children are the victims of child abuse at the hands of parents, guardians and other adults. Whether this abuse is physical, sexual, verbal or emotional, it can leave scars on their heart and psyche for many years. Here are just some of the long-term effects of child abuse on adult survivors: ...[ read more ]
Are you depressed or simply not motivated? “I’m depressed”. We’ve all heard someone say it. We’ve probably said it ourselves. Depression is a serious matter, so we can’t dismiss such comments out of hand. But how can we tell if we’re actually depressed or simply lacking motivation? Both can share overlapping symptoms, but there are clear differences between the two...[ read more ]
Disenfranchised grief is a type of grief that isn’t accepted or acknowledged by society. (This makes sense, as Merriam-Webster defines “disenfranchised” as being “deprived of some right, privilege, or immunity.”) For example, people may tell the grieving person that they should be “over it” by now. Unfortunately, when someone’s grief isn’t validated by those around them, they may not get...[ read more ]
Are you struggling to find joy in your everyday life? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have a difficult time achieving happiness, and yet it’s critical for our health and well-being—happiness can reduce stress, lower our blood pressure, improve our cardiovascular health, strengthen our immune systems, and help us sleep better. Some studies show that being happy can even...[ read more ]
