Physical Health

I recently had the opportunity to speak on a panel at the Amplify 2026 Urgent Care Convention in Chicago. There were several threads throughout the conference on how to integrate behavioral health into urgent care settings, demonstrating a recognized need within the industry to bridge this gap. During my conversation,…

There’s nothing quite like the panic that washes over you when you run a brush through your hair and notice clumps coming out. Or when you look down at the shower drain and notice it’s clogged with hair that should still be firmly attached to your head. Cue the googling:…

Have you given any thought to your cortisol levels lately? The so-called “stress hormone” has become a popular scapegoat, blamed for everything from exhaustion and bloating to anxiety, brain fog, muscle cramps, and lack of focus. But as with any health “issue” that gains traction on social media, it’s hard…

The conversation about mental health in America has never been louder—or more complicated—than it is in 2026. On social media, therapists are posting daily videos alongside ads for AI tools promising to replace them. In the news, politicians are weighing in regularly on who should get care, how they should…

A recent Thriveworks survey explored Americans’ perspectives on therapy and mental health, revealing key insights into the factors that influence their decisions. The survey highlights the main reasons why Americans do or don’t go to therapy, the leading causes of anxiety today, and which generation is most inclined to seek…

A therapeutic approach or modality is a perspective counselors and therapists can use to understand and work with their client’s presenting concerns. Holistic counseling, though, can be applied in almost any situation to make treatment more effective and impactful. Holistic counseling looks at every area of a person’s life to…

Every April, National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27) serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by those who are dealing with infertility. During this time, we are each encouraged to come together to raise awareness, offer support, and advocate for better resources and understanding surrounding infertility and its impact…

Anemia can be caused by a variety of factors — including stress. Stress can have a huge impact on both our mental and physical health, and sometimes, chronic stress can manifest in the form of anemia. Through effective stress management and medical treatment such as iron supplements, stress-caused anemia can…

A recent survey commissioned by Thriveworks unveils compelling patterns in American perceptions of mental health and seeking mental health treatment.  These key insights outline whom we’re most likely to tell about our mental health challenges, which generation is most likely to seek therapy and much more. Who Is in Therapy—or…

It’s great to make an effort to improve your mental or physical health, but what about other wellness areas? There are a variety of wellness areas that contribute to our overall well-being, and it’s important to give time to each of them when we can.  National Wellness Month is a…

I’ve been in survival mode for the past 6 months.  It started with a swollen knee, regret that I ever played soccer, and the fear of possibly undergoing my first-ever surgery — but ultimately, the promise of an end to a bizarre chapter of my life. It quickly turned into…

Every fall, college and professional football games command center stage in living rooms across the country. Sitting down to watch sports can be relaxing, entertaining, and may even increase our self-confidence (unless our team loses). The benefits of watching sports have been apparent to psychologists for some time; but for…