Living With a Mental Illness

Living with mental illness requires strength and resilience. Learn how to manage day-to-day life, embrace self compassion, and build a support system for better mental health.

Being Single and Socially Isolated: Signs, Effects and Advice

Togetherness is a shelter that keeps the cold winds of loneliness at bay. But what happens when you’re single and …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 9 min read

Separation Anxiety From Partner: Symptoms, Causes & How to Cope

You and your partner have been inseparable, sharing every moment and building a life together. But now, one of you …

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 6 min read

Hyperventilation in Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hyperventilation anxiety can feel like your body has hit the panic button, sending your breathing into overdrive. This rapid, shallow …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7 min read

10 Ways Anxiety and Hypochondria Can Ruin Relationships

Anxiety and hypochondria can really mess up even the strongest relationships. It’s not just the person struggling who feels the …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 8 min read

Persistent Depressive Disorder: Signs, Causes, and Ways to Deal

Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia persistent depressive disorder, is a continuous, long-term form of depression marked by …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7 min read

10 Ways to Support Someone With Seasonal Depression & Its Signs

Seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a profound form of depression that ebbs and flows with the changing …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 9 min read

9 Symptoms of Morning Depression & How to Deal

Dragging yourself from sleep, only to be met with a tidal wave of despair? You’re not alone. Morning depression, a …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11 min read

9 Signs of Depression in Childhood, Causes & Treatments Options

Childhood depression is an alarming yet often overlooked mental health concern that profoundly impacts a child’s emotional and developmental well-being. …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11 min read

What Is Trypophobia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Trypophobia, a term that not many might be familiar with, describes a specific fear or aversion to clusters of small …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10 min read

What Is Childhood Bipolar Disorder? Signs, Diagnosis & Remedies

Childhood bipolar disorder, also known as pediatric bipolar disorder or early-onset bipolar disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11 min read

7 Ways to Manage ADHD Hyperfocus Healthily & Its Benefits

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often characterized by difficulties in maintaining consistent attention, but there’s an intriguing flip side …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10 min read

What Is Atypical Depression in Relationships? Symptoms & Remedies

Depression can affect individuals in various ways, and when it occurs within a relationship, it can have a significant impact …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10 min read

9 Symptoms of Altered Mental Status (AMS): Causes & Treatments

Whispers of forgetful ramblings, vacant stares, and chilling shadows serve as mere glimpses into the unsettling realm of altered mental …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11 min read

What Is Narcolepsy? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience excessive …