Brain and Body
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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.
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.
Dementia: Signs, types, causes, treatment
August 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Dementia is a group of neurologic symptoms characterized by a steady decline in cognitive functioning. Learn about the different types of dementia and how to...
How hormones affect your mental health
August 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley
Your hormones are always in flux, which affects your mental and physical health. Find out how to keep yours balanced for a healthier mind and body.
The healing power of storytelling
August 3, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA
Therapy has long been a place to share stories, and some types of therapy center reading and writing them. Bibliotherapist Bijal Shah explains how they work.
What happens after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
July 14, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s starts an invisible clock for both the person who has it and their loved ones. How long will it tick for? And how do you all cope?