9 Bad Behaviors That Sabotage Healthy Relationships
Women rarely go into a relationship with the intent to sabotage it. Unfortunately, it happens. Insecurities, fears, and other issues can get in the way of a healthy romance. Many women might not realize their part in breakups, leaving them wondering what went wrong. It’s hard to see your own shortcomings, but once you do, you can take corrective action.
Read full storyFinancial Strain: How Money And Mental Health Are Related
When the stress of your finances sets in, you feel its effects in more ways than just a lighter wallet. Concern over money can translate into increased psychological stress, low self-esteem, and strained interpersonal relationships. It's almost impossible to separate mental health and money in the 21st century.
Read full story7 Simple Ways to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
As cliché as it sounds, the key to a happy and successful relationship is effective and clear communication. When it comes to communication, however, it’s easy to say it’s important, but what's vital is actually explaining how to improve communication between you and your partner. If we are never taught how to do this, then the door to healthy communication will never open.
Read full story5 Subtle Things Men Do That Women Find Creepy
Men attempt various different methods to connect with women they find attractive. Many are harmless, some are even effective. Others, however, give off the wrong vibe. Sometimes, what men think of as flirtatious comes across as downright creepy. Often, they are left wondering what they did wrong when an interaction goes south.
Read full story4 Toxic Behaviors That Guarantee Your Marriage Will End in Divorce
Healthy communication is the foundation of any successful marriage. When partners listen to one another, they tend to resolve conflict before it gets out of hand. Unfortunately, communication failures are a frequent factor in divorce. A breakdown in communication often leads to resentment, frustration, and toxic behaviors that only make the problem worse.
Read full story5 Common Myths About Depression (And What Is Actually True)
Image courtesy Randy Withers and Canva. Depression is largely misunderstood by the general population. The term is often overapplied and misused. As a result, misconceptions about it are prevalent.
Read full story5 Things I Learned From Working at a Psychiatric Hospital
Image courtesy Randy Withers and Canva. Three years ago, I began working at a Psychiatric Hospital. While I am not new to the field of mental health, I had never worked in a State Hospital or any other type of hospital setting for that matter. I had worked in community agencies, in the homes of dysfunctional families, in drug treatment centers, and in private practice. Now, I go through nine locked doors to get to my office.
Read full story4 Tactics Narcissists Use To Control You
Photo by Randy Withers and Canva. She was a teenager when she met him. He was damaged goods. But he was beautiful… on the outside. Any young girl would have thought the same.
Read full story6 Tips For Parents To Manage Behavioral Challenges During COVID-19
Juggling the stress of sheltering-in-place, working from home, and homeschooling children presents difficulties for most families. With families who have previously experienced behavioral challenges, or for parents of children with a psychological disorder, the physical and emotional toll of meeting the family’s needs can be especially taxing.
Read full storyHow Telehealth Promotes Mental Health Care For Underserved Populations
By Beau Peters. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Image by Randy Withers and Canva. The COVID-19 Pandemic has made clear the need for quality medical services of all kinds. This is especially true for mental health services, given the psychological stressors that a deadly virus brings with it. But what can you do when physical access to services is limited due to a worldwide quarantine? The answer, for many, is Telehealth.
Read full storyHow To Be Grateful: A Simple Guide
By Tia Philippart. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Photo by Randy Withers and Canva. Those who argue that all the major religions teach the same thing certainly have a point when it comes to expressing gratitude. Nearly every world religion teaches gratitude as a core value. Social scientists who study what makes people and cultures healthy put just as much value on it. Maybe it’s time you learned how to express gratitude!
Read full storyHow The Gig Economy Affects Your Mental Health
By Beau Peters. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Image created by Randy Withers on Canva. The gig economy has dominated the conversation in recent years as the cute side hustle market has bloomed into a full-fledged sector of the economy. By 2019, it was estimated that as many as 57 million Americans worked as freelancers either part-time or full-time. 57 million — just let that number sink in for a minute.
Read full storyThe Coronavirus and Mental Health: 5 Tips for Isolated Singles
By Matt Fuller. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Social distancing directives that the authorities have imposed on populations across the planet go way beyond the physical impact incurred by mandatory self-isolation.
Read full story5 Insane Reasons America Lost The War on Drugs
By Randy Withers, LCMHC. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Graphic by Randy Withers from Canva. Drugs are killing Americans in record numbers. In 2017 alone, more than 70,000 people died from drug overdoses, a whopping 10% increase from the previous year. Every day, 190 men, women, and children die from the opioid epidemic, with no end in sight. Is the war on drugs lost?
Read full story5 Easy Home Improvement Projects That Science Says Will Boost Your Mental Health
By Beau Peters. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Graphic by Randy Withers from Canva. These days, home isn’t everything — It’s the only thing. As the coronavirus pandemic drags on and an increasing number of states are having to roll back their reopenings, many of us aren’t just living at home. We’re also working, learning, and socializing (albeit at a distance) from home.
Read full storyBipolar Disorder in Children is Rare. What If It’s Something Else?
By Randy Withers. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Graphic by Randy Withers from Canva. Can children have Bipolar Disorder? Ever since the days of Hippocrates, frustrated parents have been asking variations of that question. The fact is, Bipolar Disorder in children is quite rare. Though try telling that to parents who are convinced otherwise.
Read full storyThe Mission to End Teen Suicide By 2030
by Ashlyn Reid. Previously published on Blunt Therapy. Graphic by Randy Withers from Canva. I am on a mission to end teen suicide. Let me tell you my story. We can spend every waking moment with a loved one and still not know a single thing about them. The truth is the face we present to the world is not always authentic. Laughs are easy to force and smiles don’t need a cause. Ryan Reid mastered the art of expressing false happiness.
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