Every 3 seconds, someone in the United States experiences intimate partner violence. By adulthood, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will have a history that includes at least one episode of severe violence from a partner, according to statistics compiled by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Getting out of abusive relationships […]
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Do you suffer from uncontrollable mood swings? If so, you’re not alone. According to a national study, more than 57 million people suffer from some type of mental health disorder, with mood swings being a common symptom. For some people, these mood fluctuations can make them feel like they’re on an emotional roller coaster with
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Mental health counseling and therapy can be a lifeline for people who are struggling with stress, depression or anxiety. Unfortunately, waiting lists for face-to-face therapy sessions are often long. In addition, many people who need mental health therapy find it difficult to attend in-person sessions. In the last couple of years, there have been some
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Couples counseling can be an effective way for a couple to use an experienced, impartial third party to help navigate new challenges for the betterment of the relationship. However, finding the time for the sessions is a problem for the modern, busy couple. If you’re considering couples counseling but think you’re too busy to make
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Explore some of the most popular teletherapy platforms and their features, and learn what to look out for when choosing a platform for your treatment. Teletherapy is an incredible innovation that’s made mental health care more accessible and affordable. If you’re considering enrolling with one of the most popular teletherapy platforms, either in addition to
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Studies show that 70% of people experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. These events can alter the way you think and behave. Narrative therapy is a therapeutic technique used to help you work through these past experiences. What is narrative therapy? It’s a counseling technique that helps individuals separate themselves from their
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Anger is a normal emotion everyone occasionally feels. You may have an anger problem if you find it impossible to stop yourself from becoming outwardly aggressive. Violence, whether verbal or physical, harms you and those around you. Like most mental health struggles, anger can be treated in various ways, including with pharmaceuticals. No definitive anger
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Brainspotting therapy is an emerging somatic technique created to aid the processing of traumatic memories, but it can treat other mental health conditions as well. Developed in 2003 by psychotherapist Dr. David Grand, brainspotting connects your visual field with the specific part of your brain holding negative emotions. While novel, this type of therapy is
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Narcissism comes in many shapes and forms, with many narcissists camouflaging limited self-esteem with the belief they’re unique, gifted and entitled to praise. As many as 6% of people in the United States are affected by narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Understanding this disorder can help you identify narcissists in your life. If you have someone
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Divorce rates have been slowly declining in the last few decades. In 2020 and 2021, divorce rates reached a 40-year low, with only 14 divorces per 1,000 married women. In the United States, divorce rates have been steadily declining since 2008 (with a minor uptick in 2022). However, these rates are still high enough that
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