Habits
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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.
Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders
May 10, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
As many as 20% of kids develop a tic during childhood. Usually they fade away on their own, but sometimes they point to a disorder like Tourette syndrome.
Are video games actually bad for you?
April 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Video games offer some mental health benefits, but excessive gaming can lead to anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Find out how much is too much.
Doomscrolling: What it is and how to stop
March 1, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley
Doomscrolling means constantly consuming negative news online, even when it makes you feel bad about yourself and the world. Here’s how to kick the habit.
How to break a bad habit for good
January 19, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley
Habits are behaviors that become automatic. Find out how to break bad habits and replace them with healthy ones using the cue-routine-rewards system.
How to overcome procrastination
December 29, 2022 | Written by Elise Burley
Postponing tasks can only make them seem worse. Break the cycle by reframing how you approach work—and how you encourage yourself along the way.
How to be more self-compassionate
December 21, 2022 | Written by Elise Burley
You can learn to practice self-compassion by challenging your inner critic. Try this guidance to get started.
The healing power of storytelling
November 30, 2022 | 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.