How Parasocial Relationships Can Affect Mental Health
You may have heard the phrase “parasocial relationship” in headlines, interviews or documentaries. It’s a term used to describe a type of relationship... Read more.
Giving Yourself the Gift of Therapy
As the year starts to approach its end, it’s natural to think about personal growth and the goals you want to achieve in the coming months. One powerful way... Read more.
Zyn Addiction and Abuse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 2.1% of American adults — more than 5 million people — reported using smokeless nicotine... Read more.
Can Genetic Testing Identify Mental Health?
Genetic testing has grown in popularity over recent years. It’s used to detect health risks and conditions, help with family planning and conduct newborn screening.... Read more.
Rebuilding Trust in Recovery
Addiction can make people behave in uncharacteristic ways. They may become secretive, unreliable or withdrawn or even engage in dishonest behavior as a result of... Read more.
Dealing with Shame in Recovery
Guilt and shame are common emotions felt by people who’ve fallen victim to drug or alcohol addiction. These emotions can damage a person’s self-esteem... Read more.
How to do a Mental Health Intervention
A mental health intervention involves a meeting between a person struggling with their mental health or substance abuse and that person’s family members and... Read more.
Guilt Weighing on Mental Health
Feeling guilty when you make a mistake is a completely normal and healthy response. Guilt is one of the driving forces behind our desire to improve and grow by helping... Read more.
Struggling with Abandonment: The Effects on Mental Health
Abandonment issues are common in people who’ve experienced loss or some other traumatic event in their childhood. They can also surface in people who’ve... Read more.
Couvade Syndrome and the Effect on Mental Wellness
When a woman becomes pregnant, her body goes through many changes that cause a variety of symptoms throughout the pregnancy. In some cases, though, she may not be... Read more.