For many, expressing emotions in romantic relationships can feel vulnerable and risky. Yet, sharing feelings openly with a partner might be more beneficial than previously thought, even for those experiencing social anxiety... Read more »
According to recent survey data pending review and publication (Rousmaniere et al. 2025) yet widely circulated, 48.7 percent of 499 U.S. respondents reported using LLMs (large language models) for psychological support in... Read more »
Early peer struggles—like bullying, rejection, or social isolation—can leave lasting emotional scars. When these difficulties persist through childhood and adolescence, they significantly increase the risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood, shaping... Read more »
As a psychotherapist and daughter who has walked this difficult path, I understand the complex emotions that arise when caring for an aging or ill parent. The exhaustion that seeps into your... Read more »
In a world full of upheaval and anxiety, comfort can come from unexpected places. For generations, it’s come from a little red Muppet with a big heart and emotional intelligence. Elmo has... Read more »
In today’s fast-paced, hustle-driven culture, the idea of taking a “mental health day” has become increasingly accepted and even encouraged. Employers are beginning to recognize the toll chronic stress and emotional fatigue... Read more »
Telemental health services, particularly counseling and therapy through videoconferencing, have rapidly expanded since the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Increasingly, clients are being served by mental health professionals (MHPs) located... Read more »
We often hear that mental health problems are “in the genes.” It’s a familiar story: anxiety runs in families, depression is a chemical imbalance, and maybe you inherited a predisposition to feel... Read more »
A new artificial intelligence (AI) study in The New England Journal of Medicine publication NEJM AI demonstrates how an AI chatbot called Therabot can significantly improve symptoms in just two months for... Read more »
Simon, P. D., Salanga, M. G. C., & Aruta, J. J. B. A. (2025). The distinct link of perfectionism with positive and negative mental health outcomes. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16, 1492466. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1492466 Key Takeaways... Read more »