Mental health is a tough topic for most people. But for those battling a mental illness, societal stigmas, social pressures, and misinformation can keep them from bringing it up at all – even though finding a way to talk about your feelings is the first step towards feeling better. Of all the things you could …
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Strength in Numbers: Why You Might Want to Give Group Therapy a Shot
For many people, the decision to start therapy is one of the most personal choices they can make – so doesn’t group therapy defeat the purpose? If therapy is supposed to be a confidential space to talk about your most intimate worries, thoughts, and experiences, then what’s the point of going if you’re in a …
How to Talk to Your Child About Mental Health
Mental health is a tough problem to tackle, no matter how old you are. But between raging hormones, a developing brain, social stigma, and plenty of misinformation, it’s an especially tough topic for most kids – all while the number of children and teens experiencing mental illnesses is on the rise. Caring for your child’s …