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Mental Health Professionals Speak out on Coronavirus
MedCircle Doctors Weigh In on Coronavirus Anxiety We are living in uncertain times, and not just with the coronavirus; changes in the stock market, school and sports closures, shocking news headlines, and widespread social distancing are all contributing to global...
10 Questions to Ask a New Therapist
10 Questions to Ask a New Therapist Finding the right therapist can be challenging, scary, and frustrating. The process of getting connected to therapy involves complicated information about insurance, long wait times, as well as the anxiety of being vulnerable with a...
What Are the Dangers of EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is consider a safe and effective therapy. There are not many dangers of EMDR therapy to be aware of. However, before using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, it’s important to know…
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How To Stop Obsessive Thoughts
How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts Everyone experiences strange or unwanted thoughts from time to time. However, obsessive thoughts are far more persistent and cumbersome than daily mental clutter. Obsessive thoughts can range from somewhat distracting to completely...
What Are the 4 Types of OCD?
The 4 Types of OCD The four dimensions (or types), of OCD include; contamination, perfection, doubt/harm, and forbidden thoughts. Scroll toward the middle of the article to get more information on each type of OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), is a term that...
Don’t Ask “How to Handle Someone with BPD”
"How to Handle Someone Living with Borderline Personality Disorder" Nearly two thousand people a month conduct an online search for "how to handle someone with borderline personality disorder." When learning how to best support someone living with borderline...
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DMDD VS ODD: Your [Quick and Easy] Parenting Guide
DMDD VS ODD Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) are two childhood mental health disorders that can interfere with a child’s mood, functioning, and relationships. While both conditions are treatable, loved ones must...
The Next Generation Workplace Prioritizes Mental Health
Mental Health in The Workplace Mental health is something we all have, just like our physical health. Some people are healthier, physically, than others are. The same holds true for mental health. Some people are not as healthy mentally as others. There is,...
Seven Things A Therapist Should Never Do
What a Therapist Should Not Do A good therapist can improve the lives of their clients in many ways. Research shows that over 40% of Americans have seen a therapist at some point in their lives. With more and more people expressing interest and openness in mental...
Do I Have ADHD – or Am I Just Lazy?
Do I Have ADHD – or Am I Just Lazy? ADHD stands for attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder, and it’s thought to affect anywhere from two to 11 percent of the population. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact number as the condition is likely underdiagnosed, leaving many...