Bars are often a go-to date spot, which can make it harder for sober curious single people to find their match. Current dating trends see potential couples moving away from bars and toward alcohol-free activities that might expedite meaningful connection.  Dry dating doesn’t have to be awkward–just be upfront about…

Solution-focused brief therapy is a highly effective, concentrated therapeutic method that helps clients identify the path forward when faced with life transitions, interpersonal issues, or emotional distress.  Solution-focused approaches are ideal for those faced with anxiety, stress, minor depression, relationship issues, family conflict, or children with behavioral issues. The duration…

The trauma and grief of miscarriage don’t end when a regular menstrual cycle begins weeks later. Women who lose a pregnancy can experience perinatal grief and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People with a history of depression and/or anxiety should take special care to find support after a trauma….

Virtual reality therapy is a new form of therapeutic treatment that involves the use of avatars—realistic, computer-generated images of a virtual mental health professional that clients can talk to.  A 2022 study noted that when discussing difficult, painful subjects in a therapy session, 30% of test subjects actually preferred talking…

According to a 2022 report from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly 10 million people over the age of 18 in the United States have substance use disorder (SUD). That’s almost 4% of the entire population. Yet, despite the prevalence of addiction, a profound stigma surrounding addiction persists,…

Each decade presents a new set of generational differences that create friction between older adults and youth. Even though each age group faces a similar set of generational differences, as people get older they tend to become just as cynical of the younger generation as those before them. A 2019…

Q: I went through my boyfriend’s phone. All the girls he talked to while we were together are saved in his phone and social media, so while he was sleeping I deleted and blocked those girls. He got mad at me because he’s saying that I am trying to entrap…

A people pleaser is someone who goes out of their way to make others happy; they put others’ needs above their own. While well-intentioned, these individuals often suffer as a result of their people-pleasing behavior.  Fortunately, people pleasers can learn to kick the bad habit: For starters, they should set…

Q: What is more important? Following your heart, mind, body, and soul, even if it means hurting others’ feelings and emotions, or continuing to live in denial to make your dying spouse, special needs child, and others happy? A: Thank you for reaching out. I really feel for you and…

Near-death experiences and what happens after we die have always been fascinating topics of debate — the idea of life “flashing” before our eyes when we die has even become a common trope. However, the brain scan of a patient who unexpectedly died while having his neural activity monitored indicates…

In honor of this month’s World Health Day and Earth Day, we bring you resources about nature’s benefits on mental health. We also round up some resources on how to deal with anxious feelings about climate change. Bottom line? The greener we are, the happier we tend to be! If…

Handwriting skills are still important for cognitive development and academic success even in the digital age, so kids with dysgraphia remain at a disadvantage. Dysgraphia is a specific learning disorder (SLD) with many comorbid presentations.  Symptoms of dysgraphia include impairment in writing ability and writing skills as well as problems…