Mental Health Topics

There’s a version of the future where you never wait for a therapist again. Feeling low at midnight? A chatbot is standing by—endlessly patient, free, and fluent in every coping skill ever published. It sounds like an appealing pitch, but most Americans aren’t so sure they want AI in their…

So your child told you they’re questioning their gender, or they’re having a strong reaction to being called a boy or girl. Maybe they asked you to use different pronouns or they refuse to wear gendered clothes. What do you do? First and most importantly: Don’t panic. It’s understandable that…

So, you made the decision to seek mental health support. That’s great! Now what? You may be wondering if medication or therapy is the right first step for you. Even if you’re interested in both, you might not know where to start: Does it matter which appointment you make first?…

For a lot of people, starting mental health medication and finally feeling like yourself again can be a huge relief. Such a relief, in fact, that you might wonder if you should stop going to therapy—or not bother starting if you haven’t already. “Do I need therapy, too?” is a…

Vyvanse and Adderall are both popular stimulant medications used to treat ADHD. So if your provider recommended one over the other, or if you’re just starting to look into options, it’s fair to wonder what the difference is. The short answer: They’re pretty similar, but the differences that do exist…

Whether the vibes were off from the start or you decided after a few sessions that you’re not feeling this approach, it’s never ideal when the realization hits: I don’t like my therapist. So, what now? Do you bring it up, give it a few more sessions, or just stop…

Sometimes your therapist asks you a question that stops you in your tracks and completely shifts your perspective on a situation. For me, it was when my therapist asked me to picture my current situation as if it was a movie scene. Then came the breakthrough question: “What do you…

As a divorced mom of two boys, I’ve realized how common it is to feel lonely even when you’re rarely (if ever) alone. Like that time I got the stomach flu right before bedtime. I held a trash can in one arm while feeding my baby a bottle in the…

If you’ve ever found yourself pausing a session to explain terminology, correcting a provider on your pronouns, or hesitating to talk about last night’s date, you know the importance of an LGBTQ+affirming therapist. Opening up to a near stranger can be difficult enough without questioning whether the person across from…

You’ve been to the doctors, you’ve gotten the bloodwork, you’ve taken the medications—and you still don’t feel good. Whether you have a diagnosis or you’re still searching for answers, navigating a health issue can start to feel like a draining, full-time job. On a quest to feel better, you’ll try…

You’ve been in therapy for a while. You’re pretty self-aware, you can trace your attachment style back to childhood, and you know your patterns and why you do what you do. But when your therapist asks “how does that make you feel?” you respond with a three-paragraph analysis rather than…

Most people don’t walk around openly saying “I hate myself,” but plenty of us have thought it. Maybe it crossed your mind after a pretty big mistake or during a rough mental health spiral. Or maybe it’s been part of your inner monologue for years—a harsh critic in the back…