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Self-Harm

What a Mental Health Crisis Looks Like: Signs, Examples, and How to Help

Spot the signs of a mental health crisis, see real-world examples, and learn how to help safely with step-by-step actions and professional resources.

· 11 min read
Getting Unstuck

Inner Conflict Eating You Up?

Three strategies that can help you gain inner peace

· 2 min read
Anxiety

When Is It Time To Start Taking Anxiety Seriously?

Anxiety is a common mental illness in the US that is highly treatable if it begins to affect your ability to carry out work or social tasks

· 4 min read
Getting Unstuck

10 Self-Help Books That Really Work

We've rounded up the best books to help with everything from anxiety to stress eating

· 6 min read
Panic Attacks

Stopping A Panic Attack: 4 Fast Strategies To Help

A therapist shares strategies proven to stop panic attacks quickly

· 8 min read
Managing Emotions

Stress: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Find out the symptoms of three types of stress, what roles they play in our lives, and how to know if you need extra support

· 6 min read
Managing Emotions

3 Ways to Calm Anxiety and Worry Less

How the three "P's" of anxiety affect us and specific anti-stress solutions to create more peace in your body

· 5 min read
General Mental Health

How Long Will I Need Therapy?

Whether it's online therapy for yourself or in-person family counseling, find out the factors that determine the length of treatment

· 2 min read
Family Stress

How To Beat Holiday Stress: Tips From A Mental Health Counselor

From gift-giving to dealing with holiday loneliness, this guide will help put the happy back in holidays

· 6 min read
Anxiety

Deep Breathing Exercises: How to Do Them and Why They're Important (Part 3)

In Part Three of this series, learn about mantra breathing, visualization and other advanced breathing techniques

· 6 min read
Anxiety

Deep Breathing Exercises: How to Do Them and Why They're Important (Part 2)

In Part Two of this series, explore how counting breaths can improve anxiety, sleep, and more

· 4 min read
Anxiety

Deep Breathing Exercises: How to Do Them and Why They're Important

Improve your mental and physical health using a tool we're all built with - our breath

· 4 min read

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