SEO Writer
Sarah Barness
Education
B.S. University of California, Berkeley
MFA, The New School
Sarah Barness is a professional content marketer with more than a decade of experience writing for legacy and startup brands. She's been an editor for brands like Chicken Soup for the Soul and Girl Scouts of the USA.
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We are dedicated to providing you with valuable resources that educate and empower you to live better. We reference authoritative sources that provide additional value, and we also enforce a tiered review process in which at least three individuals — one or more being licensed clinical experts — review and edit each piece of content before it is published. In addition, we frequently update old content to reflect the most up-to-date information. Read more about our editorial policy today.About our expert review panel & process
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Definitive DSM-5 diagnosis list
Clinically reviewed by Heidi Faust, LCSW
Signs you need to go to a mental hospital—and why it’s necessary only in limited circumstances
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Is bipolar anger a real condition? Facts and characteristics of bipolar disorder
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
Why is it so hard to express my feelings?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
DSM-5 bipolar 2: Criteria, symptoms, and treatments
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Fiser, PMHNP
Can you overshare in therapy? What it means to say “too much” in therapy
Words of encouragement for someone with a mental illness: 8 helpful things to say
How to forgive yourself: 7 tips on how to deal with guilt and let go
Why are men less likely to talk about their feelings?
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
What should couples do when they have different visions for the future? We asked the experts to weigh in
How to say no to someone with borderline personality disorder: Learn to navigate conflicts while still offering support
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
