CBT
How Does the “Mental Filter” Make You Sad and Anxious?
What Is the “Mental Filter?” Depression occurs for many reasons. A common one is unhelpful…
Mental Health Blog
Anxiety
Stress vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
Many people think of stress and anxiety as the same thing. There are important differences,…
Depression
What You Should Know If You’re Crying for No Reason
Crying is hard but understandable — most of the time. What about when it feels…
CBT
What is the Best Type of Trichotillomania Treatment?
Updated March 2nd, 2025 What is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania is the recurrent and hard-to-control pulling out…
Anxiety
Sex Avoidance and Anxiety: How Are They Related?
Anxiety can lead people to avoid all kinds of things — even sex. Understanding the…
Anxiety
Cleithrophobia: The Fear of Being Trapped
If you get panicky in enclosed spaces or situations when you feel trapped, you’re not…
Phobias
How to Overcome the Fear of Blushing
Blushing is a normal reaction in certain circumstances. So why might you have a fear…
Depression
What Causes Depression? It May Not Be What You Think
If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, there can be several causes….
Depression
A Psychologist’s Advice on How to Deal with Disappointment
Last updated: July 28th, 2024 With contributions from Leah Walsh, Ph.D. Disappointment is a part…
DBT
cPTSD vs. PTSD: What’s the Difference?
Last updated: June 17, 2024 Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD), sometimes referred to as complex…
Depression
Depression vs. Sadness: How to Know the Difference
Clinical depression is different than feeling sad — although it typically involves feeling sad. Learn…
OCD
Excessive Hand Washing: How Much Is Too Much?
It used to be easier to determine how much hand washing was excessive — but…