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Mental health wears many different faces. Anxiety. Depression, Trauma. Personality Disorders. Panic. Suicide. Stress. Let's take a look at what mental illness is, how it affects us, and how to treat it. Mental health relates to every aspect of our lives. Relationships. Work. Finances. Family. Even our physical health and mental health are related.

11 Simple Yet Powerful Ways To Manage PTSD Symptoms At Home

11 Simple (But Effective) Ways To Manage PTSD Symptoms at Home

Many who suffer from PTSD are afraid to leave home to seek treatment. If that describes you, here are 11 practical ways to manage your PTSD symptoms at home.

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

December 30, 2022

How To Stop Cutting: 7 Ways To Quit Self-Harm For Good

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

November 6, 2022

Cutting is a form of self-harm that can become a habit. With

5 Ways Mental Health Nurses Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

November 25, 2021

Mental health nurses, commonly referred to as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring

What To Know If A Loved One Is At Risk For Suicide

by Dr. Mark Rego, M.D.

August 15, 2021

Yale Psychiatrist Dr. Mark Rego discusses suicide prevention and what you can

48 Mental Health Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

July 18, 2021

Giant health-related websites are excellent resources, but don't discount the personal mental

Distorted Thinking and Common Cognitive Distortions

Distorted Thinking: 10 Common Cognitive Distortions You Need To Avoid

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

September 26, 2020

Cognitive distortions are irrational and distorted thinking patterns that are often the root cause of depression and anxiety. This post teaches you how to identify

5 Ways Parents Can Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids

by Cristin Howard

September 6, 2020

Emotionally intelligent kids are not just smart. They are smart about feelings, both theirs and others. Here's how parents can teach them to be that

5 Ways You Can Help The LGBTQ+ Community Fight Stigma

by Jaymie E. Thomas

August 14, 2020

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning (LGBTQ+) community faces unique challenges with mental health stigma. Here are 5 ways to help.

5 Reasons Why You Should Adopt An Emotional Support Dog Today

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

August 3, 2020

Emotional Support Dogs help with depression, anxiety, trauma, and loneliness. In this post, I share with you 5 ways my own support dog has changed

Chronic Stress Is Killing You. Here Are 4 Ways To Fight It.

by Shruti Iyer

July 10, 2020

Research says that 77% of Americans suffer from chronic stress. We know that life is stressful. But the impact of chronic stress is far graver

Facebook Depression: A Simple (But Complete) Guide

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

July 6, 2020

Is there such a thing as "Facebook Depression?" Is it possible that excessive social media use can cause depressed mood, loneliness, and low self-esteem?

Why DMDD in Children Is Often Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder

Why DMDD Is Often Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder in Children

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

June 27, 2020

DMDD in children can be misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Here’s the difference between the two diagnoses and what symptoms differentiate the two.

Ask These 3 Simple Questions To See If Online Therapy Is Right For You

by Stacey Weisberg, LPC

June 5, 2020

Online Therapy is a convenient, affordable, and effective alternative to traditional face-to-face psychotherapy. But is Online Therapy the right move for you?

5 Amazing Things You Learn While Working at a Psychiatric Hospital

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

May 28, 2020

Working at a psychiatric hospital is a fascinating experience, full of reward opportunities and frustrating scenarios. These are the 5 most shocking things I've learned