Holiday family gatherings can be a wonderful family bonding time, with yummy food and plenty of laughter. However, the holiday season isn’t always a cheerful time. Even if we cherish our time with family, these gatherings can be tough and draining. Family members can bring up triggering topics, childhood trauma, and past resentments.
Read MoreImagine waking up feeling exhausted, irritable, and disconnected from your body. You brush it off as stress or age, but the symptoms persist—your energy dwindles, your mood swings become more frequent, and even your sense of self begins to shift. For many men, this is not just the toll of aging but the onset of andropause, a little-discussed stage of a man’s life that brings not only physical changes but profound impacts on mental health.
Read MoreMost people don't know much about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) other than the fact that their names are similar. This blog aims to give a detailed description of the symptoms of each and what makes each disorder a unique diagnosis. Additionally, this blog aims to describe the similarities of the disorders and delve into their differences.
Read MoreTrust Mental Health believes that a therapist's professional achievements and personal life experiences play an equally crucial role when it comes to understanding their client’s unique needs and creating warm and welcoming spaces for productive sessions. We would love to highlight our therapist, Rachel, who strives to make a difference by bringing her own experience as a Hispanic-American to her sessions. Read on to learn more about her therapeutic approaches, passions, goals, and what motivates her journey as a therapist.
Read MoreCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are two common and successful therapeutic methods that treat a variety of mental health challenges. However, the difference between CBT and DBT can often confuse individuals. CBT is used to be aware of the negative beliefs we have and change those beliefs to improve one’s quality of life. DBT is used to manage one’s intense emotions and harmful behaviors through emotional acceptance and emotion regulation.
Read MoreBody dysmorphic disorder is a mental health challenge that is rarely discussed in the media but can occur in people of all ages. Those with the disorder obsess over perceived flaws in their physical appearance, which impacts everyday decisions in day to day life. This post aims to raise awareness about the disorder, its symptoms, and the best ways to treat it.
Read MoreIf you and your partner are struggling to make your relationship work, it can be best to find external help. Couple therapy can be a perfect option. Couple therapy has multiple different approaches, for example through emotion-focused therapy or the Gottman Method. The benefits of couple therapy includes improved communication, resolving conflicts, strengthening emotional connection, increased intimacy, and improved overall well-being.
Read MoreMuch of the information on ADHD that gets shared is incredibly inaccurate – this blog aims to combat misinformation around ADHD while still being easy to understand. It discusses the diagnosis of ADHD, examines the possible symptoms of ADHD, and investigates the inequalities in how we diagnose ADHD. Additionally, this resource includes information about the neurochemistry and neurobiology of ADHD.
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