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Online Psychiatry vs. Online Therapy: Understanding Your Options
Understand therapy and psychiatric care, questions to ask about treatment, and what to confirm about location, benefits and availability before requesting care.
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Why Stress Can Keep Your Mind Active Long After Bedtime
You’ve been tired since dinner. You finish the dishes, answer the last few messages, and finally get into bed. But instead of falling asleep,
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Your Teen Says Cannabis Helps Their Anxiety. How Should You Respond?
“It’s the only thing that makes me feel normal.” When a teenager says cannabis helps their anxiety, a parent may hear several things at
Read moreWhat to Expect at Your First ABA Therapy Session in North Carolina
For many parents, the first ABA appointment brings the most nerves. Will my child cooperate? Will I be expected to participate? What if it
Read moreWhen Dental Anxiety Delays Care: A Practical Preparation Framework for Adults
For some adults, dental anxiety can make it difficult to schedule or return to routine dental care. Triggers vary and may include fear of
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You Want to Stop Drinking, but You’re Not Sure You’re Ready for Treatment
You can want your drinking to change and feel reluctant to seek treatment. Perhaps you are tired of the mornings, the arguments, or the
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When Anxiety and Alcohol Become Part of the Same Daily Routine
The day feels tense, so you plan a drink for the evening. Later, you wake feeling unsettled and spend part of the morning wondering
Read moreBefore You Leave Detox: How to Build a Plan for What Comes Next
Leaving a detox program involves more than choosing a discharge date. You need to know where you are going, who is expecting you, and
Read moreThe Connection Between Online Privacy and Mental Health: How Feeling Exposed Online Affects Your Stress and Anxiety
You know that moment when an ad shows up for the exact hiking boots you mentioned to a friend an hour ago? Or when
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Why Nurses Are Especially at Risk of Burnout
What is burnout? Burnout is a word that gets used loosely. Most people say “burnout” when what they really mean is that they feel
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