Learn how bipolar disorder and addiction often co-occur, the impact on mental health, and the best treatment approaches for managing both conditions together.
Toxic positivity involves an exaggerated emphasis on maintaining a happy, optimistic outlook, which often results in the disregarding, diminishing, or outright denial of genuine human emotional experiences.
What are Cluster B personality disorders? This guide unpacks the four disorders that define this category and offers insights into their management, with a focus on strategies that can make a difference.
Panic attack vs anxiety attack: what sets them apart? Instant and intense, panic attacks hit hard and without warning. Anxiety attacks, in contrast, typically build up slowly over time, emanating from ongoing stress.
Parasocial relationships are unidirectional emotional bonds that individuals form with media figures facilitated by the rise of digital media, with potential impacts ranging from positive community and identity building, to negative mental health effects.
Intrusive thoughts are a common experience, often manifesting as unexpected and unwelcome mental images or ideas that can cause distress. This exploration seeks to offer clarity and guidance, helping you navigate the complexities of intrusive thoughts with confidence and understanding.
Intrusive thoughts related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) form a complex and often misunderstood aspect of mental health. This article will help with a better understanding of these intrusive thoughts related to OCD and how the therapists at Resilience Lab can help.
Managing intense emotions can include strategies like mindfulness, regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and seeking professional help from therapists at practices like Resilience Lab.
Psychodynamic therapy explores the past to address various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, using techniques like free association and catharsis to improve self-awareness and resolve internal conflicts.
Gaslighting is a colloquial term describing a form of psychological manipulation causing victims to doubt their reality and judgment. The impact of gaslighting on mental health can be profound, leading to anxiety, depression, chronic self-doubt, and more.
Overcoming social anxiety is more than just managing nerves; it's about confidently navigating social interactions and building meaningful connections.
Are you contemplating therapy but bewildered by the types of therapists out there? This article breaks down their roles, and how the therapists at Resilience Lab can help.
Deciding what to talk about in therapy can be a stepping stone or a stumbling block on your path to personal growth. This guide cuts through the confusion, directly offering a curated list of topics that can foster meaningful dialogue in therapy.
Can’t sleep? You’re likely wrestling with insomnia, a sleep thief with many accomplices. Identifying what causes insomnia—the focus of our journey here—can lead to peace and slumber.
Struggling to stay calm under stress? Grounding techniques are a practical solution to equip you with a diverse set of easy-to-adopt strategies.
High-functioning anxiety often masks itself behind a successful facade, leading to an undetected struggle with excessive worry, perfectionism, and physical symptoms like muscle tension and sleep difficulties.
Today we’ll tackle the often-overlooked yet essential practice of setting and maintaining boundaries in relationships, ensuring your needs are met while fostering respect and understanding.
Sometimes characterized by intense emotional distress, a nervous breakdown can make an individual unable to function normally. It may signal underlying clinically diagnosable mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression.
Self-worth is a concept that transcends self-confidence or esteem. It's the inherent value we place on ourselves, independent of external accolades. Today we will delve into understanding self-worth, examining its fundamental role in emotional and psychological well-being.