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PerspectiveIf You Want to Find Enlightenment, You Need to Be Willing to Get Out of Your Mind
Discover the clinical background, personal journey, and heartfelt vision of Jesse Hanson, Ph.D., Co-Founder & Clinical Director.
If History Has Taught Us Anything About Technology
Discover the personal background, professional experience, and vision for social media with Brandon Mimms, Co-Founder and CSO.
How We Spend Our Days Is, Of Course, How We Spend Our Lives
Discover the background, professional journey, and heartfelt guidance of Helena Georgiou, Co-Founder and Director at MentalHealth.com.
The Strength of the Team
Explore the military background, personal journey, and vision of Daniel Rivette, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MentalHealth.com.
A Portion of Our Revenue Supports Charities That Create Positive Impact
MentalHealth.com promotes well-being through compassion and community while supporting causes chosen by our team to create lasting impact.
Why I Advocate for Mental Health (And You Should, Too)
Gain insight into Ryan Hampton's perspective on mental health parity and understand his commitment as a Public Oversight Committee Advisor.
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If You Want to Find Enlightenment, You Need to Be Willing to Get Out of Your Mind
Discover the clinical background, personal journey, and heartfelt vision of Jesse Hanson, Ph.D., Co-Founder & Clinical Director.
Media and Mental Health: The Cost of Engagement
In this perspective post, Patrick Nagle explores how media shapes emotion, identity, and attention—and how awareness can restore wellbeing.
Building a Better Mental Health System
Patrick Nagle shares the story behind MentalHealth.com and how his personal experience inspired a vision to support 1 billion people.
The Strength of the Team
Explore the military background, personal journey, and vision of Daniel Rivette, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MentalHealth.com.
The Damage of Name-Calling in Relationships
Recently a client told me that his wife frequently calls him an idiot.
A Portion of Our Revenue Supports Charities That Create Positive Impact
MentalHealth.com promotes well-being through compassion and community while supporting causes chosen by our team to create lasting impact.
How We Spend Our Days Is, Of Course, How We Spend Our Lives
Discover the background, professional journey, and heartfelt guidance of Helena Georgiou, Co-Founder and Director at MentalHealth.com.
If History Has Taught Us Anything About Technology
Discover the personal background, professional experience, and vision for social media with Brandon Mimms, Co-Founder and CSO.
Redefining Mental Health in a Modern World
Explore Ross McKenzie's insightful op-ed as he shares his personal mental health journey and perspective on well-being.
Why I Advocate for Mental Health (And You Should, Too)
Gain insight into Ryan Hampton's perspective on mental health parity and understand his commitment as a Public Oversight Committee Advisor.
How Porn Affects Relationships
Explore how pornography affects relationships and intimacy, what research shows, and how couples can rebuild trust.
Decoding the Voices of Schizophrenia
Learn why people with schizophrenia hear voices, what causes them, and how therapy, medication, and support make recovery possible.
The Nonsense of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Learn how a mother guided her son through Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) recovery with the help of Exposure and Response Prevention.
It’s Tough to Be a Man in America
Break free from outdated masculinity norms and emotional isolation. Discover steps to embrace vulnerability and build deeper connections.
Healing From Chaotic Attachment
Explore how childhood experiences shape adult attachment styles and the transformative potential of therapy for healing.
Embrace Your Introverted Self
Dr. Carrie Steckle, Ph.D., embraces introversion, defending silence as strength and honoring the value of introspection.
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Anxiety
Simone's journey reveals the power of diagnosis, therapy, and self-care, offering hope for those facing mental health challenges.
Why Medicaid is Critical for Addressing the Nation's Behavioral Health Crisis
Medicaid is the nation's lifeline in the fight against addiction and mental illness. Discover why cutting it would deepen the behavioral health crisis.
Answering the WHO’s Urgent Call: One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions
Discover how MentalHealth.com is answering the WHO’s urgent call to scale mental health care for over one billion people worldwide.
Insights from Daniel Siegel MD
Renowned psychiatrist and educator, Daniel J. Siegel, explores the connection between human relationships and biology.
Exploring Three Types of Déjà Vu
Explore the feelings of familiarity, mental recollections, and a sense of having been somewhere before. Gain insight into these phenomena and their explanations.
The Danger of Blaming Mental Illness After Tragedy
The article emphasizes not blaming the mentally ill or Korean community for tragic events like the Virginia Tech shooting.
Expand Coverage for Better Mental Health
Learn about the expansion of mental health coverage under the Affordable Care Act in Illinois, but there's a shortage of mental health providers, with half of Chicago's clinics closing.
Challenging Psychiatric Drug Use
Explore the rise of mental illness in America, the role of psychiatric medications, their long-term effects, and alternative perspectives on their use in mental health treatment.
Insights from Richard Shulman Ph.D.
We prioritize client control and privacy, and rely on donations and grants for funding. Future plans include expanding services and offering training for psychology students.
How the Internet Steals Memory
Internet use can reshape our brains, increasing brain activity but inhibiting learning and memory.
The Best and Worst Vacations for Your Sanity
Discover the best and worst destinations for mental health improvement
Strength Training to Overcome Eating Disorders
Discover the surprising correlation between weightlifting and recovering from eating disorders.
The Reality of Prozac Nation
Discover Prozac's risks, side effects, and alternatives for managing depression.
The Cost of Pretending
Discover the dangers of suppressing emotions and the negative effects of pretending to be fine. Learn to counteract this by expressing ourselves and embracing all emotions.
Understanding Human Behavior
Discover common patterns of human behavior, causes of self-sabotage, denial, fear, pursuit of peace of mind, feeling misunderstood, and parental influence.
The Value of Mistakes in Adolescence
Help teens navigate and learn from mistakes by understanding perception and self-efficacy.
Ignorance and the Cost to Health
While early diagnosis may have some negative psychological effects, ignorance of a condition prevents making important lifestyle changes and seeking treatment.
The Balance of Weak and Strong
Embrace your strengths and weaknesses, challenge negative perceptions, and empower yourself. Embrace life's ebb and flow.
A Rock Climber’s Battle with Fear of Heights
Learn how Joe conquered his fear of heights through rock climbing and neurofeedback therapy, with exposure therapy and support from friends.
Core Beliefs and the Pursuit of Happiness
Learn about core beliefs and assumptions in cognitive behavior therapy. Understand how they shape our thinking and emotions. Challenge and reframe negative beliefs to improve happiness.
The Myth of Multitasking
Multitasking can be dangerous and stressful, hindering focus and efficiency. Prioritize one task at a time, especially when dealing with distractions like phones and computers.
Sedentary Lifestyle and Brain Decline
Sedentary behavior can harm the brain, causing unnecessary neuron growth and increasing the risk of heart disease.
The Joshua Bell Experiment and the Blindness to Beauty
Explore the Joshua Bell experiment, where a renowned violinist played incognito in a subway station, and uncover why people didn't stop to listen. Reflect on the significance of appreciating beauty in our daily lives.
A Beautiful Mind Freeing Itself from Untruths
Discover the power of recognizing what doesn't work and having the courage to let go of false ideas.
A Zen Tale of My Cup Overflows
Learn the importance of emptying your mind, letting go of preconceived notions, and embracing new information for personal growth.
Coping with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Children During the Holidays
Reduce holiday stress for parents and children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Stick to routines, maintain structured activities, review rules, and continue medication.
Misinformation in the Digital Age
Beware of relying on online articles for personal decisions. They can be misleading and cause unnecessary stress.
IV Drip Bars and the Wellness Trend
Discover the latest health craze of IV drip bars, but consider concerns about safety and unhealthy behaviors. Prioritize healthy lifestyle habits for overall well-being.
Optimism Bias and Ignoring Warning Signs
Discover the concept of optimism bias and its impact on risky behaviors. Explore how unrealistic optimism affects decision-making in areas like smoking and investments.
Mountains Molehills and Worry
Explore theories on aggression, competition, and the importance of letting go to avoid frustration and misery.
Being Presence Itself and Enlivening Life
Discover the power of being present and experiencing true awareness. Cultivate presence and tap into the limitless potential of the present moment.
Comedy and Mental Health
Discover how comedians like Maria Bamford and Joshua Walters use comedy to address mental illness, sharing their own challenges.
Balancing Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Career Decisions
Explore challenges faced by individuals with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in pursuing education and career goals. Learn to balance realism, positivity, and finding the right path.
The Sociopath Next Door
Learn about sociopaths and their manipulation in The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout. Understand their deceptive behavior, lack of empathy, and ability to hide their true nature for personal gain.
The Dual Nature of Ego and Its Four Functions
Discover the ego's functions and how it can be a tyrant or servant. Cultivate a healthy attitude towards the ego for personal growth.
Habituation and the Fading of Excitement
Learn about hedonic adaptation and its impact on happiness in relationships and work. Discover strategies to maintain excitement and passion in life.
The Psychology of Cute Aggression
Consider the psychological theory that cuteness strengthens the bond between parents and children.
When the Addicted Brain Takes Over the Mind
Addiction is a brain disease, not a mind disease. Understanding this distinction is crucial.
Onychophagia the Habit of Nail Biting
Discover the causes and effects of nail biting, a common habit linked to stress and anxiety. Learn strategies to stop and understand the risks involved.
The Science of Long Lasting Romance
Learn how to foster lasting love and romance by creating a couple bubble.
Healing One Breath at a Time
Discover the power of focusing on your breath for inner peace. Learn self-awareness and find refuge in challenging times. Practice breathing exercises for calm.
Grieving My Fathers Death 46 Years Later
A son's heartfelt letter to his deceased father, expressing longing, forgiveness, and finding acceptance 46 years later.
Challenges in 12 Step Programs
Discover how non-believers can benefit from twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.
The Hidden Struggles of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Uncover the hidden struggles of severe Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and fight stigma.
Living Through Depression
Gain insights into his challenges, therapy experiences, and the importance of taking an active role in recovery.
When Sadness Brings Guilt
Separate sadness from self-judgment to enhance emotional well-being and maintain healthy relationships.
Reflections on Aging and Turning 70
Embrace youthfulness, gain wisdom, and live in the present moment. Aging is portrayed as a time of growth and self-confidence, not decline.
The Cost of Insisting on Fairness and Justice
Uncover the pitfalls of fairness and justice, and the ego's influence. Embrace acceptance of life without the need for fairness or justice.
Lessons from Forty Years of Marriage
Discover the secrets to a strong and successful 40-year marriage: perseverance, compromise, shared values, and friendship. Learn conflict resolution, expressing hurt, and maintaining trust while supporting personal aspir
Predicting Your Emotional Future
Discover how our expectations about future happiness influence our choices and how emotional intelligence and memory shape our emotional reactions to decisions. Enhance emotional intelligence for happier choices.
Radical Religious Belief and Child Abuse
Religious beliefs and extreme interpretations can lead to child abuse. The long-term effects on children include insecurity, anger, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
Human Behavior and the Brain’s Role
This article examines whether our brain and environment excuse our behavior. It argues that despite these influences, individuals are responsible for their actions.
When Depression Feels Contagious
Learn how emotions are contagious and how we mimic others' behaviors and emotions.
Living Under the Burden of Hoarding
Learn about the difference between hoarding and collecting, the risks and consequences of hoarding, and its connection to Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Explore the importance of medical intervention and therapy in treating hoarding.
The Psychology of Hating Difference
Debate on classifying hatred as a mental illness: psychiatrists divided, potential benefits of treatment.
Transforming Apathy and Resignation
Unleash your potential by overcoming complacency, apathy, and resignation. Embrace truth, vision, and action for a fulfilling life.
Lessons Learned from Almost Dying
Learn from an author's near-death experience and their lessons: overcome denial, face fear, exercise, talk to others, live in the present.
Reflections on Belief and Respect
Respect differing religious views and understand the role of organized religion in society.
Loneliness Within Marriage
Improve your marriage and overcome loneliness with 7 actionable suggestions
Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Mentor
Discover a group grief intervention after the sudden loss of a cherished mentor. Explore grief stages, healing, and empowerment through shared experiences.
Settling for Less and Deserving More
Discover why people settle for less and tolerate poor treatment. Explore the concept of the looking glass universe where outer circumstances reflect inner consciousness. Gain insights into growth options within marriages
Avoidance in Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Is Never the Answer
Discover Janet Singer's journey as an Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) advocate and learn about the effectiveness of ERP therapy in treating the disorder.
The Cost of Self Effacement in Career Growth
Discover the importance of acknowledging your strengths and achievements in interviews and professional settings.
Using Technology to Treat Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Discover how internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) is revolutionizing Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment with reduced wait times, flexibility, and privacy.
GROKKED True Recognition and Belonging
Discover the importance of being fully seen, heard, and known in relationships. Learn about grokking and understanding another's consciousness. Explore head talk, heart talk, and gut talk for deeper connections.
Reflections on Depression and Suicide
Explore the link between depression, suicide, and anger. Understand existential crises and finding meaning in life. Learn healthier anger expression and the importance of therapy and medication.
Reflections on Life Ageing and Death
Explore the fear of death and its impact on our lives and decisions. Discover cases of avoiding aging and death, coping mechanisms, and the importance of living life fully.
Cultivating an Inner Radar for Manipulation
Recognize and avoid manipulation with these five signals: discomfort, lack of resonance, feeling drained, ego agendas, and inauthentic behavior.
When Parents Care Too Much
Explore the impact of overprotective parenting on children's mental health and development.
The Strange Wish for Illness
Explore why some individuals desire to have an illness, like a cold, to escape work stress.
The Power of Superstition
Explore the origins and psychology of superstitions, including Friday the 13th and black cats. Understand why people cling to superstitions despite lacking evidence.
Reflections on Successful Marriages
Discover the key factors for a successful marriage: passion, communication, determination. Overcome challenges, build lasting relationships.
The Role of Faith in Mental Health with Jena Morrow
Discover how faith and spirituality impact mental health and trauma recovery. Learn from Jena Morrow's experience in residential treatment and her own journey of recovery from an eating disorder.
On the Brink of Divorce to Recovery
Transform your marriage through separation, counseling, and break free from damaging relationship cycles.
Healing After Infidelity
Navigating infidelity, rebuilding trust, and saving a marriage through open communication, compassion, and understanding.
Marriage Counseling in Practice
Learn about the importance of emotional connection in relationships and the consequences of neglecting it.
The Power of a Touching Story
Discover the importance of touch in our lives and its positive impact on relationships, performance, and health. Experience the benefits of touch, including improved performance, closer relationships, reduced blood press
Healing Through Marriage Counseling
Learn from a couple's marital struggles, including resentment and an emotional affair, as they rebuild their relationship through counseling. They communicate needs, challenge faulty thinking, and rebuild trust for a hap
The Power of Good Posture
Good posture conveys openness and power, enhancing job prospects and behavior. Improve confidence and alleviate back pain by practicing good posture.
Living in a Material-Driven World
Discover the impact of materialism on relationships and mental health. Explore expensive gift-giving pressure and its emotional toll. Find alternative ways to express love and join the conversation.
Living Childfree by Choice
Discover why some couples choose not to have children due to personal preferences, career goals, environmental concerns, and the impact of women's liberation. Explore their motivations and societal expectations. Engage i
Setting Healthy Limits Can Be an All-Win
Learn how to set healthy limits and boundaries in relationships, understand their importance for maintaining order and respect.
A Discussion of Disappointment
Learn about disappointment and its link to depression, self-blame, and anger. Discover its causes, like unrealistic expectations and family dynamics.
Questions About Helping Others
Author reflects on lack of assistance given to woman in wheelchair struggling to enter supermarket. Seeks readers' thoughts and asks what they would do in similar situation.
Insult Revenge and Captain Ahab
Learn about the dangers of revenge, its negative consequences, and how resilience and ego strength influence obsession. Explore forgiveness as a healthier alternative to anger and hatred.
A Halloween Story of Ghosts Spirits and Psychology
Exploring projection and the fear of the spirit world, this article suggests that ghosts and demons may be manifestations of our own negative aspects.
My Mother Is Ruining My Life
Learn how to deal with intrusive parents as an adult child. Set boundaries and maintain autonomy. Seek therapy if needed.
Facebook May Be Hazardous to Your Relationship
Learn about the dangers of Facebook in relationships, set boundaries, and protect your relationship from threats. Be open with your spouse, avoid connecting with ex-lovers, and establish clear social media boundaries.
Nothing to Prove and Nothing to Explain
Discover the power of authenticity. No need to prove or explain. Just be present and true to yourself.
Psychological Conversation Stoppers
Learn how Jujitsu, Aikido, and Alchemy principles improve psychological well-being and relationships.
From Brainless to Mindless
Discover the shift in psychiatry towards medication-focused treatment and the significance of combining psychotherapy for enhanced patient care.
Lessons in Radical Acceptance from Conan and The Tonight Show
Conan O'Brien's departure from NBC and his message of acceptance and resilience are discussed, emphasizing the concept of radical acceptance for initiating change.
Intervention Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the Family Crucible
Discover the struggles of a family dealing with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addiction, and the consequences of their choices. Explore their challenges and efforts to find help and support.
When Marijuana Makes Things Worse
Discover the risks of marijuana on mental health, including worsened bipolar symptoms, altered brain structure, decreased serotonin, and increased stress.
Was Mozart Living with a Personality Disorder or Bipolar Disorder
Mozart's mental health is explored in this article, suggesting he likely had major depressive disorder and traits of dependent and borderline personality disorders.
Hoarding Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the Search for Meaning
Discover 'Obsessed,' a reality TV show delving into anxiety disorders, specifically hoarding.
Are You a Woman Who Loves Too Much
Discover the book Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood, exploring patterns of seeking love from unavailable partners.
Not All Blushers Have Social Anxiety
Blushing has a positive social function, strengthening ties. Frequent blushers are accepted and befriended faster.
Perception Communication and Disagreement
Explore challenges and complexities of online communication, including misunderstandings and conflicts.
Regulating Intense Emotions
Explore the challenges of regulating emotions for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Antisocial Personality Disorder and Bernard Madoff
Learn about anti-social personality disorder and its relation to Bernard Madoff's actions.
To Be a True Individual You Must Be a Nonconformist
Discover the power of nonconformity and ethical decision-making. Explore ambiguous situations and stigmatized groups. Join the discussion.
A Tragic Story of Paranoid Schizophrenia
Discover Lowboy by John Wray, a captivating novel that explores an adolescent boy's journey through the New York City Subway System while battling psychosis.
The Family as a System and the Problem of Triangulation
Learn about triangulation in dysfunctional family systems, where a third person is brought in to protect the family's integrity and end perceived threats.
Managing Anger and Stress Could Save Your Life
Learn how managing anger and stress can save your life. Research shows that strong emotions can trigger lethal heart arrhythmias, especially in those with heart issues.
Arguing and Marriage
Learn how to handle marital conflict and reduce resentment. Negotiate rules, avoid alcohol-related conflict, use humor, take breaks, embrace and hug, avoid demonizing your spouse, admit mistakes, prioritize marriage, see
All Work and No Play Makes Jack and Jill Dull
Discover the importance of play for all ages. Reduce stress, find happiness, and renew energy through play. Make time for play and see the positive impact on your life.
Suspended from College for Expressing Suicidal Thoughts
College student expelled for expressing suicidal thoughts, discouraging help-seeking and risking preventable tragedies.
Drinking Smoking and Depression
Explore the link between alcohol, depression, and neurogenesis. Learn how smoking, coffee, and treating addictions together affect alcohol recovery.
Why It Is So Difficult to Part with Stuff
Learn about hoarding behavior, its connection to Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the fear of loss. Discover how fMRI studies show the neurological basis for holding onto possessions.
Understanding Boredom
Discover the causes and effects of boredom, including its links to external stimulation, alexithymia, anger, substance abuse, depression, and educational challenges. Explore solutions and the significance of addressing b
A Personal Account of Attention Deficit Disorder
Discover the author's journey with undiagnosed Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how he overcame challenges. Seek professional help for diagnosis, treatment, and support.
Relaxation Is Essential for Good Health
Discover the importance of relaxation for health and well-being. Learn how techniques reduce stress, improve concentration, and promote calmness. Prioritize self-care, avoid harmful indulgences.
Women with Breast Implants More Likely to Commit Suicide
Breast implants may increase suicide risk, especially after 10 years post-surgery. Psychological issues like depression and low self-esteem, as well as body dysmorphic disorder, may be present.
Our Fast-Paced Lives
Discover how a 20-minute mental vacation at work reduces stress, boosts productivity, and enhances well-being through visual meditation and sensory experiences.
Understanding the Diagnosis of Seung-Hui Cho
Learn about the process of diagnosing mental illness using the DSM. This article covers the different axes used to record clinical disorders, and personality disorders.
You Can Choose Your Friends
Discover the difference between family and friendship dynamics, as old friendships offer comfort and relaxation without the obligations and tensions of family. Explore the joys of vacationing with old friends.
Can Men and Women Truly Be Friends
Exploring the challenges of opposite-sex friendships
Why People Are Criticizing James Kim
Explore the tragic story of James Kim, who left his stranded car in search of help, resulting in his death.
The Culture of Silence
Learn the importance of expressing emotions, the negative effects of suppressing them, and strategies for fostering open communication.
Feeling Depressed May Be Influenced by the Opinions of Others
Learn how negative responses impact mental well-being and contribute to depression. Discover strategies for dealing with criticism and maintaining a positive mindset.
How Prozac Works in the Brain
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered how Prozac works in detail.
Cell Phone Radiation Slows Reactions and Sharpens Memory
Cell phone radiation affects brain activity, slowing reaction time but improving memory. Caution needed when using phones while driving or operating machinery.