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Help! I’m OCD and Pregnant
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I am five months pregnant with my first child and all I can think about is how awful a mother I am going to be. I have bought and read all the parenting books and ... Read More
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How Letting Go of Judgments Can Help Us Silence Our Inner Critic
How do you react to your inner critic? Have you found yourself responding to that internal critical voice that just won’t leave you alone? Maybe you’re feeling yourself shut down in ... Read More
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Parenting and Social Media: Tips and Advice from Therapists
Social media is nearly impossible for parents to avoid. Alarming stories of cyberbullying, suicides following social media abuse, and catfishing may tempt parents to forbid their children ... Read More
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Encouraging Words: 14 Quotes to Motivate You
Most people have days when they feel less inspired or motivated than usual. Many of us feel our best less often than we would like to. Words of encouragement can be a helpful tool for getting ... Read More
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GoodTherapy.org Highlights Local Organization in Donation Drive
Another Mental Health Awareness Month has come to a close. Although GoodTherapy.org seeks to raise awareness throughout the year, the month of May allows us to share our message with more ... Read More
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Study Links Depression to Faster Brain Aging and Dementia
A new meta-analysis in Psychological Medicine says depression may accelerate brain aging. This link could make depression a risk factor for dementia and age-related cognitive decline. The ... Read More
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How Developing Therapists Can Overcome Common Areas of Concern
Ideally, all therapists would continue to develop and improve their craft throughout their years of practice. But it’s not uncommon for therapists to put in the minimum time necessary ... Read More
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Making Love Last: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
Partnering for life takes dedication. Almost everyone would agree that trust and commitment are needed for every healthy relationship to flourish. But what are some of the other essential ... Read More
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Making the Beast Beautiful: An Interview with Author Sarah Wilson
Sarah Wilson is a journalist, an entrepreneur, and the New York Times bestselling author of I Quit Sugar. Her newest book, First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey Through Anxiety, ... Read More
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Cultivating Inner Power: 6 Ways to Anchor Ourselves in Empowerment
One summer afternoon two years ago, I sat in a windowless office listening to the traumatic, heartbreaking story of a person I was providing therapy to. It was my first job after becoming ... Read More
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Infertility’s Ties to Male Depression and Female Antidepressant Use
An estimated 1.3 million Americans receive fertility advice or treatment each year. Research published in Fertility and Sterility shows that, among couples seeking fertility treatment, ... Read More
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3 Common Concerns After You Have Finished Cancer Treatment
The day has come, thankfully. You’ve finished your course of active treatment and now you can finally move forward. But what, exactly, does it mean to move forward from cancer? Going ... Read More
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How Do I Feel Like a ‘Real’ Bisexual?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I’m bisexual. I had a bunch of boyfriends in middle school. My parents joked I was “boy crazy.” But in high school, I started ... Read More
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Research Shows Anxiety-Induced Seizures Can Resemble Epilepsy
Although epilepsy is one of the most common causes of seizures, it’s not the only cause. Extreme emotional states can give rise to seizures. Psychogenic ... Read More
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Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk of Schizophrenia
It’s impossible to neatly separate mental health from physical wellness. Previous research has uncovered myriad connections between health choices ... Read More
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Dog Behaving Badly? It Could Be Jealousy
Anyone who’s ever been endlessly pawed by a dog who’s not getting what it wants knows that dogs experience a range of emotions. Science sometimes ... Read More
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OkCupid Conducts Experiment on Users, and Other News
In the wake of a backlash against Facebook’s recently revealed experiment on users, popular dating site OkCupid has released the results of its own ... Read More