Behaviors

Grooming

April 19, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Grooming is a manipulative behavior used by abusers to build a close connection with their victims. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and get help.

Gaslighting

April 19, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that causes you to doubt yourself and question your reality. Learn how to spot this abuse and seek help.

Dunning-Kruger effect

April 19, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of bias where the less you know about a topic, the more you think you know. Learn to identify and change this behavior.

Implicit bias: Causes, examples, and how to overcome it

April 18, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Implicit (or “unconscious”) biases are the beliefs you hold that influence your decisions without your realizing it.

Are sex addiction and porn addiction real disorders?

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Sex addiction and porn addiction are compulsive behaviors that can have negative effects. Explore the warning signs and find out how to seek treatment.

Codependency

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Also called “relationship addiction,” codependency involves sacrificing your own needs to serve a loved one’s. Learn how to spot and change this pattern.

Suicide: Risk factors, warning signs, and prevention

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Suicide occurs when a person intentionally causes their own death. If you’re thinking about ending your life, help is available now: Call or text 988.

Passive aggression: What it is and how to stop

April 11, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Passive aggression is an unhealthy communication style where negative feelings are expressed indirectly. Learn how to recognize and change this behavior.

Compulsive shopping: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

February 13, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Compulsive shopping is an impulsive behavior that can harm your finances and your relationships. Learn about the signs and how to seek help.

Bullying and mental health

January 30, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Bullying can have negative effects on the mental health of victims and bullies. Learn what to do if you’ve experienced or witnessed this type of abuse.