Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a specific anxiety disorder consisting of recurrent, obsessive thoughts and repetitive, compulsive behaviors. OCD symptoms can range from mildly distressing to severely debilitating. Understanding OCD in Children Many adults...
New research has identified a term known as the dark empath, which some refer to as the most dangerous personality type. Note this is not a recognized personality disorder. Let’s explore what the term means, and what you need to know....
Self-harm (also known as self-injury) refers to intentionally harming oneself on purpose. Anyone can self-harm, but it’s particularly prominent among adolescents and young adults. One study found that 8% of people between ages 12-17 and 1 in 4 of all young people have...
Today’s teenagers are facing unprecedented levels of anxiety, and it can be difficult to know how to help. Read on to learn some key points to keep in mind when helping the teens in your life. What does anxiety look like in teenagers? When it is formally diagnosed,...
ISTDP (intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy) is a specific type of evidence-based psychodynamic therapy focused on resolving emotional disorders. ISTDP therapy can be used to treat: Anxiety disorders Mood disorders...
Your inner child is an integral part of who you are and what you do. In its simplest terms, an inner child is the younger version of yourself. As an adult, your inner child helps shape your thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and overall motivation. Carl Jung...
Despite your best attempts to be compassionate or accepting, you will inevitably encounter judgmental people. You can typically tell if someone is judgmental early on during your interaction. They tend to be negative and sarcastic. They are also often demeaning...
Understanding stress is fundamental to understanding mental health. When you think of stress, you might picture being on edge, keyed up, and full of adrenaline. For many people, stress turns into feeling tired and burned out. Here’s why: What is stress? Stress...
If you’ve experienced trauma, therapy can be an invaluable tool for healing. But with so many different types of trauma therapy, it can be difficult to know where to start. What is trauma? When you hear the term “trauma,” you might think of Post-Traumatic Stress...
People who others would describe as high achieving, successful, or confident can come across as “having it all together” or effortlessly managing the demands on their daily lives. In reality, many of these people suffer from what is referred to as high-functioning...