One of the fundamental truths about this human experience we all share is that grappling with pain and loss is a natural and inevitable part of life. Simultaneously, few things are more heart-wrenching than losing a loved one. Navigating grief, the shock that comes...
If you’ve never been in therapy, it’s so easy to have preconceived notions about this process rooted in hurtful stereotypes and urban myths. When discussing therapy with others, the therapist is often painted out to be this cold, emotionally reserved...
According to Ralph Ryback, MD, Keeping with our New Year’s resolutions to exercise or start a new weight loss regimen could benefit us in more ways than just shedding a few unwanted pounds; yet, many of our new goals and resolutions are short-lived as we struggle to...
According to Margaret Seide, MD, at Very Well Mind, technology has ushered in a huge cultural shift in how we find love—over time, the pervasiveness of online dating has skyrocketed. Online dating has been, for the most part, normalized and accepted as a tool for...
What is a psychotic episode? According to the Cleveland Clinic, psychosis is a disconnection from reality. People may have false beliefs or experience things that aren’t real. A psychotic episode isn’t a condition. It’s a term that describes a collection of symptoms....