Anxiety
Sex Avoidance and Anxiety: How Are They Related?
Anxiety can lead people to avoid all kinds of things — even sex. Understanding the…
Mental Health Blog
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…
OCD
5 Myths You Need to Know About Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts about violence, one’s sexual orientation, gender, and other topics can lead to severe…
Career
A Psychologist’s Advice on How to Cope with Life Transitions
Life is full of changes — many of them hard to deal with. How can…
CBT
Assertive vs. Aggressive: What’s the Difference?
Many people use these two terms interchangeably, but there are important differences in what it…
DBT
Your Easy Guide to the DBT’s GIVE Skills
Not every relationship is worth preserving. For those relationships you want to maintain or improve,…