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6 Types of Eating Disorders

Conditions and Illnesses

Do you have an uncontrollable relationship with food, obsess about your body image or weight, or feel anxious about eating certain foods? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might have an eating disorder. Eating disorders can impair your physical, psychological, and social functioning and diminish your…
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What is Disordered Eating?

Conditions and Illnesses

Disordered eating is not an eating disorder, per se, but an abnormal eating behavior that can become dangerous if not addressed. Many people obsess over healthy eating. We label certain foods as good and others as bad, count calories, celebrate weight loss, and use certain foods as rewards. Often this…
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Is Working from Home Bad for Your Mental Health?

Careers and Work

Research shows that there may be a link between working from home and depression. Studies show that remote workers may experience feelings of isolation and loneliness, which can contribute to depression. Additionally, the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life can lead to increased stress and pressure to be…
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Accreditation and Licensing for Therapists and Counselors

Therapy Tools

In addition to obtaining a degree from a university or college, a therapist must also complete the necessary requirements to obtain professional licensing in the state where they plan to practice. We've listed some basic information on the various licenses and certifications, as well state board of examiners. Accreditations, Certifications,…
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What Is Addiction?

Addiction and Recovery

If you or a loved one struggle with addiction, you are not alone. Around 21 million people in the United States are believed to suffer from alcohol or substance addictions, and gambling addiction alone impacts at least 2 million people. But what is addiction, and why does it happen? Addiction…

Can a Blended Family Survive Different Parenting Styles?

Relationships and Family

Blended families are increasingly common today, with the Pew Research Center reporting that 40% of families have at least one partner with a child from a previous marriage or relationship. So, how do parents come together to make their perhaps different parenting styles work in blended families? Blended families can…

How to Know When It’s Time for a Divorce

Relationships and Family

All relationships go through rough patches. But when considering a permanent separation, how do you know when to call it quits? How do you know when it’s the time for divorce versus staying in the relationship and trying to make things work? This post will discuss some common reasons people…

What is Binge Eating Disorder?

Conditions and Illnesses

Binge eating is an eating disorder where a person has a pattern of intentionally and regularly eating large amounts of food to the point of discomfort at least once a week for at least three months. Binges are the rapid consumption of abnormally large amounts of food followed by feelings…

Coming to Terms with a Terminal Illness Diagnosis

Transitions and Change

If you or someone you know was diagnosed with a terminal illness, you may be looking for wisdom about how to feel or react. The truth is, there is no one way to respond to receiving such news. This post outlines some common experiences among people who are coping with…

What is Substance Abuse?

Addiction and Recovery

Substance abuse describes the use of illegal drugs or the misuse of legal drugs that causes problems with a person’s day-to-day activities, work, relationships, and life in general. More than 20 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with substance use disorder last year. Understanding Substance Use Disorder Substance use…

What is Financial Abuse?

Relationships and Family

When people think of domestic violence, they typically only consider physical abuse. But domestic violence includes taking away another’s autonomy and control of their lives. Financial abuse is one way people control others. Financial abuse occurs in 98% of abusive relationships. It’s the most common reason people stay in abusive…

How to Mentally Cope With a Child Leaving for College

Relationships and Family

If you’re struggling with your child leaving for college, you’re not alone. Many parents deal with emotions like distress, sadness, and confusion when it’s time for their children to leave the nest. This post outlines some of the challenges parents may face when their child goes away to college and…

Ways to Prevent Sexual Abuse

Relationships and Family

You can’t fully protect a child or adult from sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of sexual abuse occurring.

What Are Hallucinogens?

Addiction and Recovery

Hallucinogens are drugs that cause distortions in people's reality while producing a euphorically good feeling. While under the influence of hallucinogens, some people claim to see, hear, and feel things that seem real but aren't.

Healing with Rehabilitative Therapy

Therapy Tools

At its core, mental health rehabilitation works to help a person re-establish a sense of emotional health so they can once again function in their regular life. Often, rehabilitative therapy includes in-patient or intensive outpatient support for individuals recovering from mental health diagnoses.