Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist
Movies and television show often portray therapy for an emotional or mental illness as lying on a couch in an office while pouring out your heart to a doctor. In reality, this is not necessarily what happens in therapy.
The Difference between Autism and Social Communication Disorder
Has your child been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or does he or she exhibit symptoms of autism? Before seeking autism-specific assistance, make sure the diagnosis is correct. According to the Sarah Dooley Center for Autism (SDCA), you may learn that your child has Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SCD).
What You Need To Know About Menopause & Andropause
In a world that glorifies youth, it can be challenging to get excited about getting older. Rather than treating aging as a fantastic privilege, it’s viewed as a hindrance that paints a dark vision of the future ahead filled with bodily aches, dips in metabolism, lower sex drive, and mood swings.
3 Pillars of Cultivating Emotional Vulnerability
How come we feel so drawn to these individuals who dare to show up authentically, flaws and all, yet when it comes to us, it’s a totally different story?
Welcome to the paradox of emotional vulnerability! Even though it’s the secret sauce to bonding with others and supporting our emotional well-being, we’re often too afraid to walk the walk and be vulnerable with others.
Body Image and Psychological Well-Being
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), morbid obesity is rising around the world. It can cause unpleasant appearance and body image. Most of the studies have aimed to evaluate the psychopathology of overweight and obesity and paying attention to mental well-being in morbid obese individuals is rare.
Politics and its Negative Affect on Mental Health
The stress of following daily political news can negatively affect people’s mental health and well-being, but disengaging has ramifications, too, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. There are strategies that can help people...
The Art of Building Psychological Resilience
No matter how much we wish it to be true, our growth could never be linear. While we all live different lives, something that’s an inherent part of our shared human experience is not only witnessing moments of pure bliss, happiness, and joy but also facing challenges, hardships, and painful situations.
Create Your “Feel Good” Daily Routine in 5 Steps
If you were to look back on your life, chances are your thoughts would travel back to those milestone moments and big days like graduating, getting married, or that iconic summer holiday trip you went on with your best friends! Granted, some hardships and challenging or even painful memories would also come to mind, whether it be experiencing the loss of a loved one, getting fired, or breaking up with a partner.
Normal Aging versus Dementia
According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, if you are experiencing difficulties with memory, know that they may not be signs of dementia. It could be memory loss as a part of normal aging. What is aging? Aging is a natural process of our lives. As we age, we...
4 Common Relationship Mistakes to Avoid
Here’s a simple truth about life: it’s not perfect, nor are we.
That includes our relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. We fight, argue, get on each other’s nerves, and go through ups and downs. What differentiates couples who break up from couples that stay strong together is the ability to navigate the murky waters of conflict. As it turns out, it’s all about our communication habits.
Psychotherapy and Technology
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), technology has opened a new frontier in mental health care and data collection. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are giving the public, health care providers, and researchers new ways to access help, monitor progress, and increase understanding of mental well-being.
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Email: info@harbormentalhealth.com