What Causes Depression?
Depression is an often misunderstood diagnosis, and the dialogue on social media tends to oversimplify, or even perpetuate outdated information that can be harmful. The Biopsychosocial Model Clinical depression is …
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Is it OCD or a Phobia?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias possess some surface-level similarities, both in terms of how they present and in their treatment. Both OCD and phobias feature strong fears that provoke a significant …
When Do Therapists Break Confidentiality?
A critical component of a healthy therapeutic relationship is that it be confidential. In much of our ordinary lives, we conceal our true feelings and intentions out of fear of …
Why is Therapy So Expensive?
There’s no other way to slice it: therapy is expensive. In a world where financial stress already applies a steady strain on our mental health, finding the extra means to …
Does My Diagnosis Define Me?
In the current online climate, the conversation around mental health diagnoses is abundant. And much of it is validating and beneficial, helping to spread awareness and reduce stigma for a …
What’s the Difference Between BPD and Bipolar?
Borderline personality disorder, typically abbreviated BPD, and bipolar disorder are often confused. Both disorders can involve rapid mood shifts and intense, difficult-to-deal-with emotions that impact daily functioning. Both are typically …
The Anxiety Paradox
It’s not uncommon to see clients experiencing anxiety state their treatment goal in no uncertain terms: “I want to get rid of my anxiety.” It’s understandable, of course: anxiety can …
Self-Care Spotlight: Birdwatching
If you subscribe to any number of mental health influencers online, you’ve probably seen plenty of self-care recommendations in your feed. Maintain a regular sleep schedule, meditate, journal, exercise…resist doomscrolling. …
Why is Therapy Making Me Feel Worse?
If you recently started therapy, chances are you were at your wits’ end. You might have felt like you’d tried everything, but nothing was working. So, in your first session, …
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an often misunderstood diagnosis. It’s common for people to use the label of OCD as a shorthand way to describe perfectly normal, even adaptive forms of …