Phobias aren’t just a strong dislike. They’re intense, persistent, and often irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or experiences. As a type of anxiety disorder, phobias can severely limit a person’s day-to-day life, causing avoidance, panic attacks, and distress that feels out of proportion to...
When most people think about therapy, they picture endless talking. Talking about childhood, talking about stress, talking about relationships and emotions. And while those things matter, there’s another important part of the healing process that is often overlooked: Your body. Somatic therapy is based on...
Supporting your family and friends is a wonderful thing. But if a friend or family member has bipolar disorder, it may be more of a challenge than you initially thought. Educating yourself about the condition, its symptoms, and treatment options—like bipolar therapy—is the first step...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often thought of as a single condition, but it varies according to the nature of the trauma and how the brain processes it. Why is this worth mentioning? Just like you might treat food poisoning differently from the flu, the...