Mental Health Hotline Articles
Common Manipulative Tactics
Manipulation tactics are strategies people use to influence or control others through deception, guilt or emotional coercion — often without the other person realizing it’s happening. Whether in relationships, workplaces or families, manipulative behaviors can be subtle and confusing. You might walk away from a conversation feeling responsible for something
The “Grey Rock Method” in Abusive Relationships
The gray rock method is a strategy for disengaging emotionally from an abusive or manipulative person by becoming unresponsive, boring and emotionally neutral — like a gray rock. Nearly half of U.S. adults have experienced some type of psychological manipulation or emotional abuse in a relationship. When you’re dealing with
The “Grey Rock Method” in Abusive Relationships
The gray rock method is a strategy for disengaging emotionally from an abusive or manipulative person by becoming unresponsive, boring and emotionally neutral — like a gray rock. Nearly half of U.S. adults have experienced some type of psychological manipulation or emotional abuse in a relationship. When you’re dealing with
What Is Repetition Compulsion?
Repetition compulsion is a psychological pattern where someone unconsciously repeats painful or unresolved experiences from the past, often in relationships or behaviors, hoping for a different outcome. You may not realize it at first, but this often results in getting into similar relationships, making the same decisions or reenacting emotional
Can You Check Yourself into Rehab for PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make everyday life feel unpredictable and exhausting for the approximately 13 million people who have this condition. Nightmares, flashbacks, emotional numbness and constant hypervigilance can affect your work, relationships and mental well-being. While outpatient therapy helps many, others need more intensive support — and that’s where
Concerns about Cost: Common Barriers to Treatment
For many people, the cost of care is one of the biggest barriers to accessing mental health treatment — especially for those without insurance or unsure what their coverage includes. If you’ve ever searched for therapy or psychiatric support and stopped short because of the price tag, you’re not alone.