Mindfulness is a practice commonly used in CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) but it also extends to other areas of therapy. Its goal is to help an individual mange their symptoms [...]

Mental Health still can be a difficult, controversial and vulnerable topic for people. Social stereotypes, the media and culture are all factors that influence society's thoughts and opinions on [...]

Psychoanalysis/Psychodynamic Therapy Psychoanalysis created by Sigmund Freud, this type of psychotherapy focuses on the unconscious conflicts, within an individual, parental upbringing and unresolved childhood conflicts. Freud believed that it [...]

The treatment psychotherapy was fathered by Freud  who took Josef Breurs research with Anna O that proved that talking to clients helped relieve some  physical ailments.   How many [...]

People Who Can Help There are many mental health resources out there that can aid you. Knowing who to pick and what wil be the best fit for you [...]

Psychological flexibility is an important aspect of overall mental health. Psychological Flexibility is defined as, " “contacting the present moment fully as a conscious human being, and based on [...]

What is Mental Health? Mental health may seem like a complex term since it is used a lot now in media and by others. Mental health is specifically focused [...]

How do we determine what is normal and what is abnormal behavior? Know the 5 criteria. at least 2 criteria must be met for a diagnosis of abnormality to [...]

Myth #1: Mental health problems do not affect children or youth. Any problems they have are just part of growing up. Reality: 1 in 5 children and youth struggle [...]

Postpone any Decision to End Your Life Keep a list of things you can do to distract yourself and use it when the feeling starts to surface. Give yourself [...]

Is it Possible to Recover from Mental Illness? It is possible to recover completely from mental health problems. Some people do. Sometimes people even emerge from the experience feeling [...]

  Stage Basic Conflict Important  Events Outcome Infancy (birth to 18 months) Trust vs. Mistrust Feeding   Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide consistent reliability, care, [...]