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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, causes, and treatments

June 7, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

PTSD occurs after a person witnesses or experiences trauma. Learn about the causes and symptoms of PTSD as well as effective treatments.

Depression, part 2: Diagnosis and treatment

June 7, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Depression is a mental health disorder that manifests in feelings of sadness, loneliness, emptiness, and hopelessness. Help is available now.

Is it seasonal affective disorder or the winter blues?

June 7, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression that can significantly affect your life during the winter months. Learn how to recognize and treat it.

Psychosis

June 1, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Psychosis is a mental health condition that disrupts the way a person interprets the world. Learn the warning signs of psychosis and find the help you need.

Social anxiety disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

May 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Different from shyness or social awkwardness, social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, causes intense fear when socializing with others.

Grief, bipolar disorder, and a father’s love

May 26, 2023 | Written by Tracey Lynn Lloyd

Losing a parent is painful for everyone. When you’re also living with bipolar disorder, caring for yourself as you grieve can be especially complicated.

Veterans’ mental health

May 23, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Veterans face a greater risk of mental health issues such as PTSD, but treatment and support make a difference. Learn what to look for and how to get help.

10 ways to shop healthfully, not compulsively

May 22, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Shopping addiction can take a toll on your wallet and your mental health. Here’s how to regain control of your spending habits.

Alcoholism: Alcohol addiction and abuse

May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Alcoholism has effects on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Here are the signs and symptoms of alcohol addiction, and resources to help you.

Are mocktails really safe for recovering addicts?

May 19, 2023 | 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.

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