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The Rise of AI in Mental Health: Promise or Illusion?

AI is enhancing mental health care with tools like chatbots and apps, but cannot replace human therapists.

The one change that worked: I committed to therapy and began to chip away at my grief and depression

Therapy can serve as a tool for coping, but long-term mental health challenges often require deeper engagement and understanding.

For Success in Therapy, Focus on Persistence, Not Resistance

Many people with mental health issues do not seek help.

Psychotherapy often ends prematurely before real healing occurs.

Addressing client resistance is essential for effective therapy.

Is Your Therapist Giving You Bad Sex Advice?

Therapists often lack clinical training in human sexuality, potentially impacting their understanding and responses to sexual concerns.

Many therapists should focus more on interpreting the meaning behind patients' questions rather than simply answering them.

The concept of an 'average' man or woman is misleading and doesn't apply to individual experiences.

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.

Why the World of Mental Health is Changing

Mental health is shifting from a syndromal diagnosis model to a focus on processes of change in psychological understanding.

Artificial intelligence

The Rise of AI in Mental Health: Promise or Illusion?

AI is enhancing mental health care with tools like chatbots and apps, but cannot replace human therapists.

The one change that worked: I committed to therapy and began to chip away at my grief and depression

Therapy can serve as a tool for coping, but long-term mental health challenges often require deeper engagement and understanding.

For Success in Therapy, Focus on Persistence, Not Resistance

Many people with mental health issues do not seek help.

Psychotherapy often ends prematurely before real healing occurs.

Addressing client resistance is essential for effective therapy.

Is Your Therapist Giving You Bad Sex Advice?

Therapists often lack clinical training in human sexuality, potentially impacting their understanding and responses to sexual concerns.

Many therapists should focus more on interpreting the meaning behind patients' questions rather than simply answering them.

The concept of an 'average' man or woman is misleading and doesn't apply to individual experiences.

The number of people with chronic conditions is soaring. Are we less healthy than we used to be or overdiagnosing illness?

Anna's experiences in school and adulthood reveal struggles with self-esteem, impulsiveness, and feeling misunderstood, leading her to question if she is neurodivergent.

Why the World of Mental Health is Changing

Mental health is shifting from a syndromal diagnosis model to a focus on processes of change in psychological understanding.

Tina Knowles says she put Beyonce and Solange in therapy together as kids so they would learn to get along

Tina Knowles sent her daughters to therapy during childhood to strengthen their bond amidst growing fame and sibling rivalry.

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The Truth About Family Cutoff

Family cutoff can negatively affect emotional health and relationships over generations.

Estrangement can lead to feelings of loneliness and anxiety, disrupting family dynamics.

Boundaries and therapy can provide alternatives to total estrangement.

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Parenting

How To Get Through To Your Teen When They're Being Rude AF

Teenagers often express their emotions through disrespectful behavior, which can be an opportunity for parents to connect and understand their underlying issues.

fromBusiness Insider

2 days ago

Tina Knowles says she put Beyonce and Solange in therapy together as kids so they would learn to get along

Tina Knowles sent her daughters to therapy during childhood to strengthen their bond amidst growing fame and sibling rivalry.

22 hours ago

The Truth About Family Cutoff

Family cutoff can negatively affect emotional health and relationships over generations.

Estrangement can lead to feelings of loneliness and anxiety, disrupting family dynamics.

Boundaries and therapy can provide alternatives to total estrangement.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

How To Get Through To Your Teen When They're Being Rude AF

Teenagers often express their emotions through disrespectful behavior, which can be an opportunity for parents to connect and understand their underlying issues.

Mental health

'It has been 5,475 days since I found Gerry on bedroom floor' - Melanie Verwoerd recalls life with beloved broadcaster Gerry Ryan

Seasonal memories evoke deep emotions that can persist despite changing environments.

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3 days ago

Mental health

Gerry Ryan felt 'deeply betrayed' says Melanie Verwoerd

Personal memories can evoke deep emotions even in different seasons.

fromIndependent

3 days ago

Mental health

'It has been 5,475 days since I found Gerry on bedroom floor' - Melanie Verwoerd recalls life with beloved broadcaster Gerry Ryan

Seasonal memories evoke deep emotions that can persist despite changing environments.

fromIndependent

3 days ago

Mental health

Gerry Ryan felt 'deeply betrayed' says Melanie Verwoerd

Personal memories can evoke deep emotions even in different seasons.

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My boyfriend wants us to move in together but I need my independence and his dog won't let us have sex

Prioritize your own happiness and self-sufficiency over relationship pressure.

Be prepared to communicate your feelings honestly about living together.

Dating When You've Done the Inner Work

Self-awareness significantly transforms dating experiences by fostering emotional intelligence and improved relationship dynamics.

Relationships

All In: The Courage to Commit Without Guarantee

Authenticity in relationships is vital; suppressing true selves leads to regret.

Mindfulness

How to Listen Like a Therapist

Good listening transforms relationships by fostering empathy and understanding.

Relationships

Why Many Continue to Get Involved in Unhealthy Relationships

Relational reenactments may signal unresolved trauma, influencing partner selection and perpetuating harmful relational patterns.

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Relationships

Harriette Cole: I crossed a line with my girlfriend. How do I get her back?

Self-reflection and personal growth are essential after a relationship ends.

My boyfriend wants us to move in together but I need my independence and his dog won't let us have sex

Prioritize your own happiness and self-sufficiency over relationship pressure.

Be prepared to communicate your feelings honestly about living together.

Dating When You've Done the Inner Work

Self-awareness significantly transforms dating experiences by fostering emotional intelligence and improved relationship dynamics.

Relationships

All In: The Courage to Commit Without Guarantee

Authenticity in relationships is vital; suppressing true selves leads to regret.

Mindfulness

How to Listen Like a Therapist

Good listening transforms relationships by fostering empathy and understanding.

Relationships

Why Many Continue to Get Involved in Unhealthy Relationships

Relational reenactments may signal unresolved trauma, influencing partner selection and perpetuating harmful relational patterns.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 days ago

Relationships

Harriette Cole: I crossed a line with my girlfriend. How do I get her back?

Self-reflection and personal growth are essential after a relationship ends.

My Teen Just Blew Up at Me Over His "Right to Privacy." Excuse Me?

It's essential to find the right therapist for adolescents, and addressing underlying issues early can prevent further behavioral problems.

fromBuzzFeed

I Couldn't Stop Yelling At My Kids. Then I Uncovered Something Surprising From My Childhood.

Emotional triggers from childhood experiences can significantly impact parenting responses.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

Becoming a parent has changed how I approach friendships. I've stopped people-pleasing and let go of relationships that don't serve me.

The author emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries, learned through personal experiences and therapy, to model for their children.

fromSlate Magazine

Mental health

Therapy Shopping Is Exhausting

Therapeutic support is crucial for managing ADHD behaviors and parental stress.

Community and shared experiences among parents can provide valuable insights and support.

fromSlate Magazine

My Teen Just Blew Up at Me Over His "Right to Privacy." Excuse Me?

It's essential to find the right therapist for adolescents, and addressing underlying issues early can prevent further behavioral problems.

fromBuzzFeed

I Couldn't Stop Yelling At My Kids. Then I Uncovered Something Surprising From My Childhood.

Emotional triggers from childhood experiences can significantly impact parenting responses.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

Becoming a parent has changed how I approach friendships. I've stopped people-pleasing and let go of relationships that don't serve me.

The author emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries, learned through personal experiences and therapy, to model for their children.

fromSlate Magazine

Mental health

Therapy Shopping Is Exhausting

Therapeutic support is crucial for managing ADHD behaviors and parental stress.

Community and shared experiences among parents can provide valuable insights and support.

Psychoeducation and Somatic Interventions for Sexual Trauma

Therapists must be trauma-informed and sexuality-educated to effectively support sexual trauma recovery.

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Video games

Virtual reality in solitary confinement isn't a Black Mirror episode. It's happening in California

Virtual reality provides therapeutic experiences for incarcerated individuals, enhancing mental well-being and connection to the outside world.

Mental health

What Guilt is Really Trying to Tell You

Guilt can mask hope by creating an illusion of control over changing outcomes.

Powerlessness serves as a protective boundary, not a sign of failure.

Releasing guilt facilitates rest, which is essential for impactful future actions.

Video games

Virtual reality in solitary confinement isn't a Black Mirror episode. It's happening in California

Virtual reality provides therapeutic experiences for incarcerated individuals, enhancing mental well-being and connection to the outside world.

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Mental health

What Guilt is Really Trying to Tell You

Guilt can mask hope by creating an illusion of control over changing outcomes.

Powerlessness serves as a protective boundary, not a sign of failure.

Releasing guilt facilitates rest, which is essential for impactful future actions.

What Is Your Therapist Doing During the Session?

Therapy involves active listening, emotional understanding, and strategic interventions, rather than merely repeating what clients say.

How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Choice Of Partner

Childhood experiences significantly shape adult romantic choices and relationship dynamics.

Unconscious patterns from early relationships may lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics due to attachment styles.

How Trauma Affects Our Sense Of Time

Complex trauma distorts perception of time and creates emotional cycles.

Unresolved trauma leads to unconscious patterns aimed at healing past wounds.

Fragmented trauma memories hinder cohesive self-understanding.

Therapy aids in merging past experiences for a coherent identity.

Mental health

The Curious Case of Misattributed Wisdom

Inspirational quotes in therapy can foster empowerment and resilience despite frequent misattributions.

What Is Your Therapist Doing During the Session?

Therapy involves active listening, emotional understanding, and strategic interventions, rather than merely repeating what clients say.

How Childhood Experiences Impact Our Choice Of Partner

Childhood experiences significantly shape adult romantic choices and relationship dynamics.

Unconscious patterns from early relationships may lead to unhealthy relationship dynamics due to attachment styles.

How Trauma Affects Our Sense Of Time

Complex trauma distorts perception of time and creates emotional cycles.

Unresolved trauma leads to unconscious patterns aimed at healing past wounds.

Fragmented trauma memories hinder cohesive self-understanding.

Therapy aids in merging past experiences for a coherent identity.

Mental health

The Curious Case of Misattributed Wisdom

Inspirational quotes in therapy can foster empowerment and resilience despite frequent misattributions.

In The Last of Us season 2, Joel finally goes to therapy

Catherine O'Hara joins HBO's The Last of Us as Gail, a therapist character created specifically for the show.

#personal-growth

I felt like I was his carer': why straight women in relationships lose interest in sex

Zoe and Charles navigated marital challenges post-baby, leading to renewed connection after honest discussions and personal growth.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Parenting

Life let you down again? Congratulations you're growing

Disappointment is vital for personal growth and experiencing life fully.

Everyday cooking

How 3 Washingtonians Found Their Hobby.

Pottery and motorcycle building are pursued as therapeutic outlets reflecting personal journeys of growth and creativity.

I felt like I was his carer': why straight women in relationships lose interest in sex

Zoe and Charles navigated marital challenges post-baby, leading to renewed connection after honest discussions and personal growth.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Parenting

Life let you down again? Congratulations you're growing

Disappointment is vital for personal growth and experiencing life fully.

Everyday cooking

How 3 Washingtonians Found Their Hobby.

Pottery and motorcycle building are pursued as therapeutic outlets reflecting personal journeys of growth and creativity.

Feeling Alone in the Company of Others

Inconsistent caregiving in early relationships can lead to lifelong emotional isolation and impaired connections.

Wellness

How I learned to be more horse' on a wild Sussex retreat

Horses can provide therapeutic benefits through mindfulness and connection during equestrian wellness sessions.

Relationships

My wife is my best friend. How do I tell her I want an open marriage?

Address mismatched sexual desires openly and supportively to foster change in your relationship.

Quantum Will in Therapy

Most people believe in free will, but interpretations vary significantly.

Quantum theory does not conclusively support free will as an independent phenomenon.

In therapeutic settings, discussing metaphysical beliefs may not be beneficial.

Everyday cooking

Your inner voice is telling you something. If you listen closely, you may not like it

Even without pricking, potatoes can turn out delicious, challenging ingrained cooking rules.

Psychology