Society

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

April 22, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

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

Baby Boomers and mental health

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers have witnessed continued shifts in how mental health is discussed across their lifetimes.

The Silent Generation and mental health

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Born between 1928 and 1945, the Silent Generation learned to prioritize survival and sacrifice, but not to talk openly about the traumas they experienced.

How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

There’s nothing unhealthy about being strong, capable, or assertive. But violent and destructive behavior can hurt everyone—including men themselves.

Income and mental health

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

What you earn, your education, and your job can all affect your mental health. Explore the impact of your financial situation on your state of mind.

Gen Z and mental health

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Born in the mid-’90s through the early 2010s, Gen Zers have high rates of stress, anxiety, and depression but less stigma around therapy and mental health.

Generation Alpha and mental health

April 11, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Generation Alpha’s mental health is still taking shape. Destigmatizing mental health issues will be key to supporting their wellbeing.

Millennials and mental health

April 9, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Born in the 1980s through the mid-1990s, Millennials often struggle with anxiety as a result of living through historic crises and delayed life milestones.

Gen X and mental health

February 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Born in the mid-1960s to late 1980s, Gen X has historically taken a pragmatic yet skeptical approach to mental health.

Are mocktails really safe for recovering addicts?

January 26, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley | Featuring Megan Boardman, LCSW

Nonalcoholic beer, wine, and mocktails seem to be everywhere all at once. But for people in recovery, these options may be more triggering than healthful.