a patient sees a doctor for medication for anxiety

How Can Medication Help My Anxiety?

Understanding that you’re not alone and that help is available can make all the difference when living with anxiety. Medication for anxiety, when used in conjunction with therapy, can play a transforming role in managing your anxiety symptoms. These drugs help balance brain chemicals often out-of-balance in people with anxiety disorders, promoting a sense of…

Therapist and patient discuss insurance coverage for mental health treatment

Navigating Insurance for Mental Health Treatment

Social stigma and personal feelings of fear and shame often contribute to a reluctance to seek mental health treatment. Limited access to care is another common barrier to treatment. For many, financial limitations and the cost of treatment are the biggest hindrances to getting the help they need and deserve. Mental health disorders require treatment…

a patient sees a doctor for medication for depression

Taking Medication for Depression: What to Know

If you have been diagnosed with depression, your doctor may recommend medications as part of your treatment plan. But knowing what to expect when taking medication for depression can be confusing and overwhelming. You may wonder about the different types of medications available for treating depression, how they work, and what side effects you may…

a person comforts someone who looks stressed and tells them about rebt and depression

What Mental Health Conditions Can REBT Treat?

When it comes to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) can provide a powerful avenue for healing. But what is REBT? And how does it help treat these common issues? Let’s take a closer look at the theory behind REBT and how it may be used to improve…

a person with glasses talks to a person sitting on a couch about dialectical behavior therapy techniques

3 Commonly Used Techniques in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Recovery from mental illness isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic approaches that work for one person may need to be adapted to suit another.  Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques might prove effective for people who haven’t had much success with other methods. DBT interventions help individuals become more mindful, cope with stress, and make sustainable…

a person puts their fingers on their temples as they talk to a therapist about the signs of a narcissist

What are the Signs of a Narcissist?

A narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a serious mental health condition characterized by an increased sense of self-importance, a constant need for attention and admiration, and a distinct lack of empathy. Such individuals may appear selfish and superficial on the outside, while they may be struggling with low self-worth and suicidal thoughts on the inside.…