Mental Health Hotline Articles
Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
If you’ve ever felt emotionally wrecked by a small criticism or deeply anxious over perceived rejection, you’re not alone, and there may be a name for what you’re feeling. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional reaction to real or perceived rejection, criticism or failure. For people who experience
The Link Between Digestive Health and Mental Health
Your gut and your brain may seem like two entirely different systems, but they’re more connected than you might think. From butterflies in your stomach to stress-induced nausea, the relationship between your digestive health and mental health is both powerful and complex. In fact, ongoing research is showing that your
How to Cope When the Holidays are Lonely
The holiday season is often painted as a joyful, family-filled time, but for many people, it can feel deeply isolating. Whether you’re spending the holidays alone by choice or by circumstance, loneliness this time of year can be especially heavy. The contrast between your personal experience and the festive atmosphere
How to Encourage a Family Member to Seek Therapy
Encouraging a family member to seek therapy can be an act of love, patience and deep concern. When someone we care about is struggling emotionally or mentally, it’s natural to want to help, but knowing how to do that in a supportive and respectful way isn’t always straightforward. This guide
Healing your Inner Child
Healing your inner child means reconnecting with the parts of yourself shaped by early experiences, offering those parts compassion, safety and support in the present. You may have heard the phrase “inner child” in therapy circles or self-help spaces. It might sound abstract at first, but the concept is grounded
The Overlap of Sexual and Mental Health
When we think of mental health, topics such as anxiety, depression or trauma often come to mind. But many people overlook how beliefs about sex, past sexual experiences or even a lack of understanding about their own sexuality can influence their emotional well-being. Sex isn’t just a physical act —