Not everyone remembers their dreams, and those who do will often say their dream “was weird” and leave it at that. An ancient proverb reminds us, “A dream uninterpreted is like a... Read more »
Ordinarily, when children under 18 years old need health or mental health services, the clinician requests consent from their parents or legal guardians (Maslyanskaya & Alderman, 2019; McNary, 2014).[1] Parental consent not... Read more »
Imagine sitting in a small room wearing a VR headset. Across from you sits an eight-year-old boy – slouched shoulders, lowered gaze, thin voice. He looks like someone you used to know.... Read more »
In 2025, three U.S. states (Utah, Nevada, and Illinois) have taken significant steps to limit the role of artificial intelligence in mental health care. Each state enacted laws that prohibit AI chatbots... Read more »
For many people living with panic disorder or agoraphobia, the idea of sitting in a therapist’s office can feel daunting—or impossible. Digital tools promise a more accessible route to treatment, offering support... Read more »
Mindfulness is an approach to living with greater conscious attention, intention, and skill based on specific practices that facilitate this experience. These practices help people cultivate present-centered awareness of their internal and... Read more »
Cancer treatment has made remarkable strides. New drugs and technologies have changed outcomes for many patients, turning some once-fatal diagnoses into manageable conditions. Yet despite these advances, there are limits to what... Read more »
What does it mean to be an “objective” analyst? For over a century, psychoanalytic training has emphasized neutrality—the notion that therapists must bracket their own moral beliefs and personal biases, guiding patients... Read more »
For many people with panic disorder and agoraphobia, facing anxiety-provoking situations like taking public transport or entering crowded spaces can feel overwhelming. Exposure therapy—where patients gradually confront these feared situations—is a cornerstone... Read more »
Infidelity is probably one of the most painful and destabilizing events that can occur in a romantic relationship. It breaks trust, can lead to psychological trauma, emotional suffering, or even the onset... Read more »