Self-Help Archives

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November 17, 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.

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Addiction Behavior Disorder Habits Screen Time Self-Help Technology Video Games

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Are mocktails really safe for recovering addicts?

September 14, 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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Addiction Alcoholism Behavior Disorder Culture Disorders Habits Self-Help Society Substance Abuse Substances

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How to get better sleep

August 14, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep, and getting too little can harm your mental and physical health. Follow these tips to regain your rest.

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Habits Insomnia Physical Health Self-Care Self-Help Sleep Stress Management Wellness

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How to calm down during a panic attack

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Panic attacks can be surprising and frightening. Follow these tips to help calm your mind and body if you think you may be having one.

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Anxiety Breathing Fear Panic Self-Help Self-Regulation Stress Stress Management

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Is it seasonal affective disorder or the winter blues?

August 3, 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.

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Depression Disorders Holidays Moods Seasonal Depression Self-Help Wellness

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How to grieve the loss of a pet

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Saying goodbye to a pet can be just as devastating as losing a human family member. We hope these tips will help you process your grief and start to heal.

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Emotions Family Grief Loss Relationships Sadness Self-Care Self-Help

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How to break a bad habit for good

August 3, 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.

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Emotions Goal Setting Habits Self-Awareness Self-Development Self-Help Self-Improvement

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Picking apart pain

August 2, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

View an excerpt of Lori Gottlieb's new workbook with a free exercise that shows how a shift in perspective can reduce unpleasant emotions.

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Depression Self-Compassion Self-Help Worksheets

Finding your rainbow

August 1, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.

A “rainbow baby” is a child you have after infertility or pregnancy loss, but there are other ways to find your rainbow. Learn now to navigate loss and...

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Couples Therapy Fertility Grief Loss Pregnancy Pregnancy Loss Self-Help Worksheets