The Why Behind Addiction
Many use substances to cope with emotional pain, which is where addiction comes in. Substances promise an easy escape because emotions are too painful or diffic … Read More
Top Psychiatric Disorders Most at Risk for Self-Injury
Self-harm occurs when someone purposefully hurts themselves. It is a maladaptive behavior for coping with pain, anger, stress, or sadness. People cut, burn, bit … Read More
Men’s Mental Health – A Silent Crisis
When it comes to health, most men only focus on their physical well-being, like passing a prostrate exam. What American men fail to realize is that they are 28 … Read More
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a form of talk therapy (psychotherapy) that is based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The only m … Read More
Postpartum Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Though often celebrated by many in society and within the family, childbirth can also trigger great fear and anxiety in the mother or the father of the child. A … Read More
What Is Wise Mind and How Can I Practice This in My Daily Life?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Wise Mind Dialectical Behavioral Therapy was developed with the goal of helping patients who struggle with managing their emo … Read More
New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Mental Health
As the new year begins, it’s a great time to think about how you can keep your mental health in check. Setting realistic resolutions that focus on your we … Read More
Holidays and Seasonal Depression: Tips for Coping
Seasonal depression is a depressive mood disorder that begins when seasons change. Many people experience seasonal depression during cold seasons – at the … Read More
Igniting your Powers to Improve your Relationship
by Lisaimy Mallo, LCSW Empathy, patience, honesty, communication, and kindness are all attributes we want to see in our relationships. For many of us, these ele … Read More
Mindfulness Therapy and How to Apply It
Mindfulness is a state of being conscious and aware of your thoughts, actions, feelings, surroundings, and sensations, free from judgment or distraction. All fo … Read More
