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03/25/2018

Mental health professionals need therapy themselves for several reasons.

Why do mental health professionals need therapy themselves? This question was originally answered on Quora by Anita Sanz.

12/28/2017

Therapy might come with a cost, but it’s definitely a cost that will be worth not just your money, but your time and you energy.

The first time I went to therapy was when I was sixteen years old. I was sitting in the social workers office in my High School. The feeling was one...

12/04/2017

What are your thoughts on chatbot therapy?

Dozens of online apps now offer instant therapy for the lonely, the confused and the anxious.

11/30/2017

Insights into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

A clinical psychologist explains.

11/09/2017

The best progress happens when you apply what you’ve learned outside that setting, in your real life.

It's like free therapy.

09/22/2017

Teaching kids to think slowly interrupts the cycle of violence that has bedeviled one of America’s most violent cities.

Teens in the city with the country’s most notorious murder rate tackle the science of decision-making.

09/13/2017

The hurricanes in the Gulf and Florida over the last few weeks have left people displaced — and from more than just their homes.

The hurricanes in the Gulf and Florida over the last few weeks have left people displaced — and from more than just their homes. Places of worship, community c…

08/30/2017

The American Red Cross is making a plea for mental health professionals in Texas due to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

08/09/2017

Providing therapy can take its toll -- this hospital created a wellness program with caretakers in mind.

Art therapist Sharon Trottier leads drop-in sessions for staffers to colour in mandalas to cope with the hospital's high-stress environment

08/01/2017

Working out can have positive effects far beyond the gym (and beach season). Gaining self-confidence, getting out of a funk, and even thinking smarter are some of the motivations to take time for exercise on a regular basis.

HEALTHY LIVING 03/27/2013 08:37 am ET 13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise 1.2k By Sophia Breene Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin’ bod, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. For the past decade or s...

07/19/2017

Ultimately, creating a narrative around sensitive mental health issues can be challenging, complex and sometimes problematic. And while conversation is a good place to start, it shouldn’t be the end point when it comes to managing the stigma around mental health issues.

Awareness is good. But it has the potential to backfire.

07/10/2017

It’s perfectly normal for someone to feel anxious or depressed after receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness. But what if the reverse occurs and symptoms of anxiety or depression masquerade as an as-yet undiagnosed physical disorder?

How long might it take before the true cause of the symptoms is uncovered and proper treatment begun?