Mental Health Hotline Articles
Dealing with a Narcissist
In the United States, community samples show that 0.5% to 5% of the population has narcissistic personality disorder, but the rates can range from 1% to 15% in clinical settings. Whether you’re dealing with a diagnosed narcissist or you suspect someone has narcissistic tendencies, figuring out how to deal with
How to Become More Assertive
Finding your voice and learning how to be more assertive can be a challenge. It may feel intimidating or insurmountable. But assertiveness is a skill you can develop and refine — and being an assertive communicator is a reliable way to get what you want in life. In the following
Understanding Communication Styles
We’ve all encountered moments of disconnect in our conversations. It’s a common, shared experience that we typically chalk up to misunderstanding — but the true culprit may be different communication styles. Think of it like this: Each of us has our own unique conversational fingerprint, a special way of bringing
How to Explain What Anxiety is Like
Anxiety shows up without warning. Sweaty palms, a churning stomach and circling thoughts are just a few of the possible side effects that come with anxiety. Describing the anxiety experience is tough. Anxiety is a complex blend of sensations, emotions and thoughts. It’s difficult to describe and even more challenging
Can You Drink While on SSRIs
Depression can be a crippling disease. Fortunately, some drugs can help people struggling with severe depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are a common choice for treating depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions because they have relatively few side effects. However, there are some issues people should be aware of
How to Explain What Depression is Like
Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, experienced by 8.3% of all adults. It’s also one of the most commonly misunderstood mental health challenges a person can face. It’s all too common for sufferers of clinical depression to be faced with well-meaning