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Since the 1800s, women have played a pivotal role in the development of mental health care and breakthroughs in new treatments. While celebrating Women’s History Month this March, we’re highlighting female professionals in the mental health field – whether those are women who made groundbreaking contributions decades ago or women in the workforce today who […]

Thousands of thoughts run through our minds every day. Chances are, some of them are negative. Thoughts are more powerful than you think. We can’t get our brains to turn off or stop producing negative thoughts, but we can make an active effort to start putting more positive thoughts into our brains. These are known […]

Parents, friends, family, and society all help shape your self-concept and, in the process, influence your cognitive functioning, ability to process emotions and behaviors. The susceptibility to mental health disorders depends on whether you have a positive or negative self-concept.  This article will explore self-concept and how it influences your world perception, behavior, and emotions. […]

Being a human is hard sometimes. Just like facing a mental health challenge is part of the human experience, so is leaning on others for support. Often, topics related to mental health can feel taboo to talk about in a social setting or even with trusted family members, making it difficult for many people to […]

Everyone needs human connection for their well-being. Yet, all relationships go through ups and downs. But if you place emotional intimacy on the back burner in your most important relationships, you could face serious challenges. So, what exactly is emotional intimacy? Emotional intimacy is a type of emotional closeness that plays a necessary role in […]

With the rise of remote therapy jobs, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in the mental health field. Many therapists are turning to remote work to provide outpatient clients with mental health support, guidance, and treatment plans from the comfort of their own homes — and it’s paying! From the […]

Even though mental health conditions affect almost one billion people worldwide, there is undoubtedly a negative stigma surrounding mental health – but why? While there’s been growing awareness of mental health struggles and how serious they are, many people continue to hold negative attitudes toward those who struggle with mental illness and seek therapy.  Society […]

In 2022, nearly 50 million Americans experienced some form of mental illness, equaling 19.86% of adults in the United States. And yet, connecting those who need treatment with licensed therapists can be challenging.  Many people don’t know where to start. From therapist availability to finding a mental health professional who specializes in your area of […]

For people looking for mental health services, cost can be a huge barrier to treatment — and a major reason why some people don’t get the help they need, whether they have a mental health condition or need a safe space to talk to a trusted professional.  A number of therapists don’t accept insurance, charging […]