Mental Health Topics

Sometimes, a relationship with a parent reaches a breaking point. Maybe your mom just doesn’t seem to hear you, no matter how many times you try to explain. Maybe your dad’s constant political remarks leave you feeling frustrated or unheard every time you talk. Or perhaps you’ve tried to open…

If you have money sitting in your FSA, the clock is ticking. Most plans have a “use it or lose it” policy, meaning unused funds disappear at year-end. Therapy is an eligible expense, and even if you’re starting from scratch, you could fit in two to four sessions before most…

The barista forgets the almond milk and it feels like a personal attack. Your partner chews too loudly and you immediately want to leave the room. These flashes of irritation aren’t like you, but lately, they’re constant. This often comes down to hormonal changes from a life transition no one…

You probably know what anxiety feels like. The racing thoughts, the tightness in your chest, the way your brain replays worst-case scenarios on a loop. But knowing how to actually deal with it—and understanding the difference between everyday stress and something more clinical—is where things get murky. Below, we break…

People with narcissistic tendencies can be incredibly charming when you first meet them. But over time, interactions start to feel off: You’re second-guessing yourself, tiptoeing around their reactions, or wondering why you always end up being the problem. Whether it’s a partner, parent, boss, or friend, that shift from “wow,…

You check your phone and your stomach drops. Another text from them. You know engaging will leave you drained, anxious, or second-guessing yourself for hours, but ignoring it feels impossible. You’re stuck in this loop: caring about someone who consistently leaves you feeling worse, not better. Detachment isn’t about becoming…

You’ve tried the deep breathing. You’ve gone for walks. You’ve journaled until your hand cramped. And you still feel just as anxious, angry, or overwhelmed as before. When the coping skills that used to work suddenly don’t, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing. But you’re not doing it wrong….

Boundaries are a popular topic right now, especially on social media. But if you consider yourself a people pleaser, you might find it stressful—if not impossible—to set them. I’m here to convince you that setting healthy boundaries is worth the effort, both for your own well-being and your ability to…

Trying to figure out mental health care can be overwhelming. There are therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners—and they all seem to do similar things. Add in all the licensing abbreviations that vary by state, and it’s easy to feel lost before you even start looking for help….

You’ve probably wondered why you feel this way or why it’s so hard to shake. Maybe you’ve heard it’s about brain chemistry, or stress, or genetics. But depression doesn’t have a single cause, and that’s important to understand. Depression develops from a mix of factors: your biology, life circumstances, mental…

You’re standing at your kitchen counter, staring at the dishes. Your phone keeps buzzing with work messages. Your kid needs help with homework. And suddenly, you feel it—that heavy, panicky sensation like you’re drowning in responsibilities that should feel manageable. That’s overwhelm: when demand exceeds your capacity. And if you’re…

You’re driving to your parents’ house for the holidays, and that familiar knot tightens in your stomach. You’ve been a successful adult for years—you have your own life, your own family, your own rules. But somehow, the second you walk through their door, you’re 14 again, bracing for criticism. A…