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How frontline workers can take care of their mental health
September 20, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley
Frontline workers have jobs that are mentally, emotionally, and physically demanding. Here's how they can take care of themselves.
Conversion therapy and why it’s harmful to mental health
September 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Conversion therapy is a harmful practice that shames LGBTQIA+ people, putting them at risk for serious mental health concerns.
To stay together forever, get a sleep divorce
September 19, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Alexandra Solomon, PhD
One in five couples sleep in separate rooms. So why do we still feel so weird about it? “Disney did us dirty,” says relationship expert Alexandra Solomon.
Why consent is important, and how to ask for it
September 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Consent creates a safe environment where people can make choices freely. Learn what consent looks like and how to ask for it in respectful ways.
How bariatric surgery can affect your mental health
September 15, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW
If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, eating disorder expert Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir has guidance on how to protect your mental health before and after.
Attachment theory and the four attachment styles
September 15, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.
Put me in, coach! Just don’t stress me out
September 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Bill Reichle, LPC
Most American kids participate in sports. But with competitive leagues asking much more of athletes and families, there may be mental health risks at play.
The future of autism intervention: Not too medical, not too social, but just right
September 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, and Rose Termini, MEd
The standard of care for autism is shifting from a medical model to a social one rooted in neurodiversity. One expert makes the case for a hybrid approach.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Symptoms and treatments
September 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that trigger repetitive behaviors (compulsions).