How to Encourage a Depressed Boy or Man to Get Help (includes quiz)
Many males who are struggling never say so. They say they’re tired, stressed, or “fine.” Meanwhile they work longer, drink more, snap at people they …
Medication
Can Medication Help with OCD? (includes a quiz)
Short answer: yes, for most people, it genuinely can. If you or someone you love is dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, medication isn’t a last resort …
When Medication Might Help Your Child — and How to Talk About It (includes a quiz)
Deciding whether your child might benefit from medication is one of the harder calls a parent makes. The good news is that this is one …
Can Anxiety Be Treated — And Will It Ever Go Away? (includes quiz)
If you’ve typed some version of this into a search bar at 2 a.m., you’re in good company. “Can anxiety be prevented?” “Is anxiety a …
Should I Start Taking Medication? Here’s How to Think It Through (includes quiz)
Wondering whether medication might help is a reasonable response to feeling stuck. There are practical, accessible ways to decide on a next step. You can …
How Do I Stop (or Calm) a Panic Attack?
A panic attack can feel like your heart is slamming against your ribs for no clear reason, like suddenly gasping for air, or being gripped …
Common concerns about starting medication — And honest answers
Deciding whether to try medication for depression, anxiety, or ADHD is rarely a clean yes or no. It’s usually a tangle of hope and hesitation. …
Worried About Medication Side Effects?
Here is the good news: for most people, side effects are mild, often temporary, and very manageable. Even better, you are not doing this alone. …
What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety — and Why Does It Feel Physical?
You’ve been sitting at your desk for an hour, heart pounding, stomach in knots, shoulders so tight they’re practically touching your ears. You haven’t run …
Telehealth therapy in Tennessee: who it works for, who it doesn’t, and what’s covered
If you live an hour from the nearest mental health provider, work shifts that don’t match a 9-to-5 schedule, have mobility challenges, or just don’t …