Pride in Mental Health: Education
An interview with GLSEN (creating safe schools for all, regardless of orientation or identity) and The Hetrick-Martin Institute (a safe space for LGBT youth and families).
View ArticleDo You Need Drugs for Your "Chemical Imbalance"?
Research reveals some surprising news about the role of serotonin in depression—and suggests millions of Americans taking drugs for depression would do just as well on placebo.
View ArticlePride in Mental Health: Advocacy
An interview with Jillian Weiss of Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, and Calvin Stowell of DoSomething.org.
View ArticlePride in Mental Health: Visibility
An interview with LGBTQ+ activists Dior Vargas and Cole Ledford.
View ArticleSome Advice on Coping Following Trauma
If you, a loved one or friend, has recently been through a traumatic and upsetting event, it may be worth considering some of the following ways of coping
View ArticleSitting With Suffering
Mastering our environment is something that can feel impossible when the odds of anything getting better are slim.
View ArticleHow Do Psychotherapists Think?
Psychotherapists need complex reasoning to determine how to help the people they treat. Such assessment is not simply matching features, but requires building a causal account.
View ArticleHow Do We Handle Religion in Mental Health Settings?
What is the best way to handle a client's religious views if they differ from your own?
View ArticleA Quick and Painless Way to Manage Social Anxiety
One of the most common forms of anxiety people experience involves an extreme fear of being judged by others. Find out how you can identify and cope with social anxiety’s symptoms.
View ArticleMaggie's Story: The Many Reasons Why Not
Maggie Nelson wanted desperately to end her life, to end the pain. But she gave hope a chance and found her way to flourishing.
View ArticleConversation Cards Help Therapists Dig Deeper
Fink Cards: A tool designed to promote dialogue between therapists and clients.
View ArticleLeaving an Entire Caseload of Patients
When therapists think about termination, they generally focus on minimizing the negative impact for patients. But what happens when you have to say goodbye to many of them at once?
View ArticleColoring, Doodling and Drawing: Recent Research
Art therapy's research "romance" with coloring, doodling and drawing as self-regulation continues. Learn more about the latest research.
View ArticleHelping Refugee Children Cope
Ugandan psychologist Hugo Kamya tells how to support refugee children in our schools and communities.
View ArticleFour Different Biotypes of Depression
Psychiatry lacks biological tools to assist in diagnosis and treatment. New research on brain network "biotypes" is a major step forward in developing biomarkers for depression.
View Article27 Facts About the Best Ways to Treat Depression
Depression is a common and highly impairing condition that often requires professional treatment. Find out what the research shows about what works and what doesn't.
View ArticleBreaking Through the Wall of Schizophrenia
Research shows that people who have experienced trauma are more likely to be psychotic. Surprisingly, being bullied is one kind of trauma.
View ArticleFidget Spinners - Toy or Therapy?
Are Fidget Spinners the new Therapy for ADHD and Stress?
View ArticleThe Most Effective Psychotherapy For Borderline Personality
What psychotherapy has the best outcome in the treatment of BPD?
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