In-person vs. virtual therapy: What’s the same and what’s different?
Virtual therapy, also known as teletherapy or online therapy, has become increasingly popular as more people turn online for mental health support, especially in the wake of pandemic-related health concerns. Clients often choose virtual therapy because of its...
How do I help my wife manage anxiety?
Experiencing anxiousness every once in a while is normal. However, frequent or near-constant anxiousness can be due to an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can make it hard to carry out everyday tasks, like grocery shopping or going to work. Anxiety can be difficult...
Does depression go away on its own (or will I feel like this forever)?
Depression can sometimes feel like it will last forever, making it difficult to imagine a future free from sadness and fatigue. However, conditions like complicated grief can mimic depression symptoms and extend them past what would be considered typical based on...
My teen keeps missing school because of depression and anxiety: What can I do?
Depression and anxiety are prevalent mental health issues among teenagers; about 70% of teens say that anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers. Unfortunately, these disorders can cause physical and emotional symptoms that make it difficult for...
How to ask for help with depression: Planning the conversation
Depression symptoms can be serious, and reaching out to a trusted adult like your parents can be crucial to your recovery. However, it can be difficult to talk to your parents about your struggles with depression. Whether it be because of fear of judgment or fear of...
Tough Talks: How to Tell Your Parents That You Self-Harm and Want Help
Self-harm is a serious issue that affects many teenagers. Over a one-year period, 27% of young adolescents reported thoughts of self-harm and 15% reported at least one act of self-harm. If left untreated, self-harm behaviors can lead to permanent injury. If you are...
How to help someone with a dissociative disorder: The do’s and don’ts
Dissociative disorder is a type of mental disorder. It is characterized by frequent periods of disengagement between a person’s environment or reality and their emotional processing. This type of disorder can affect a person’s response to their environment by...
How to Help a Teenager Manage OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often thought of as an adult mental health condition. However, many adolescents live with OCD symptoms that cause academic, social and relational challenges. In fact, up to 3% of children and adolescents currently live with OCD...
Is Wearing a Hoodie a Sign of Depression
Depression is a serious mental health disorder that can affect people of all ages, especially teens. Unfortunately, about 17% of adolescents have experienced at least one major depressive episode in a single year, with depression symptoms affecting their daily life....