Society

What is imposter syndrome?

June 9, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Imposter syndrome is a pattern of doubting your own abilities and feeling like you’re not good enough. Learn how to recognize and move past this mindset.

Baby Boomers and mental health

June 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers tend to be skeptical of mental health treatment, except in severe cases of trauma.

How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men

June 8, 2023 | 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.

Generation Alpha and mental health

May 30, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Generation Alpha includes people born after 2010, and their perspectives about mental health are still forming.

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.

Powerful as a mother: The magic that happens when moms join forces

May 12, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Chelsea Bodie, MACP, Caitlin Slavens, MC, and Muffy Mendoza

Moms are often nurturers and protectors. The urge to care for others comes from a place of strength, and it can make an impact far beyond our own families.

Gen Z and mental health

May 4, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Born in the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z has high rates of depression, stress, and anxiety, but less stigma around therapy and mental health in general.

Income and mental health

May 2, 2023 | 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.

How community engagement benefits your mental health

February 24, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Charissa Pizarro, PsyD

Giving back to your community through volunteering and activism has a positive impact on everyone—including you, says psychologist Charissa Pizarro.

What if divorce is the best thing you can do for your kids?

February 10, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Steven O’Brien, PsyD

Divorce doesn’t have to mean disaster for your children. With the right approach and guidance, says Steven O’Brien, PsyD, it can result in a happier family.