Stress is a fact of everyday life. Luckily, not all stress is the same, and it isn’t always negative. Understanding the difference between distress and stress can help you find a healthy balance, reach toward what makes life fulfilling and worthwhile, and keep your ...

More than 21 million people in the United States experience a major depressive episode each year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. But for some people, depression is more than just an infrequent occurrence. It can be a lasting mental health disorder ...

It is estimated that one in nine people in America have been involved in a polyamorous relationship. Despite the prevalence of these types of relationships, many of us don’t know what it is or what the difference is between polygamy and polyamory. So what is polyamory? ...

Exercise: the antidote to poor mental health? There is rarely a single answer to tackling poor mental health, but there are small life changes we can all make that can have a hugely positive impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. One of the most effective tools ...

Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays: these holidays, for many folks, whether single or partnered, can be a major trigger around intimacy, heartbreak, self-love, and relationship trauma. Rather than engaging in romanticized conceptions of romance or cycles ...

Does the race of my therapist matter? According to Maslow, safety is an innate need which humans will stop at nothing to attain. Physiological safety embodies food, water, warmth, rest and security. One rung above this, on Maslow’s hierarchy, is the need for psychological ...

There are significant links between depression and exhaustion, making it hard to distinguish between simply needing rest and something more serious. Often, people find themselves asking, am I tired or depressed, as both conditions can leave you feeling drained. Depression ...

Lack of motivation, when depressed, can be a terrible problem. As much as you want to feel motivated, you can’t seem to muster up any energy, making it almost impossible to get things done. The link between depression and low motivation is well documented as is feeling ...

Valentine’s Day is once again upon us, and for those who struggle with intimate relationships, it can be an unwelcome reminder of our limitations in love. Whether you are in a relationship, recovering from one that has just ended or looking for one, attachment theory ...