Living With a Mental Illness

Living with mental illness requires strength and resilience. Learn how to manage day-to-day life, embrace self compassion, and build a support system for better mental health.

What Is a Masochistic Partner? 7 Signs & Ways to Deal

What Is a Masochistic Partner? 7 Signs & Ways to Deal

Some people seem to gravitate toward pain—not always the physical kind, but the emotional kind that comes with feeling unloved, …
Calantha Quinlan

By Calantha Quinlan

Pre Marriage Counseling, Handling Separation | 7  min read

Being Single and Socially Isolated: Signs, Effects and Advice

Being Single and Socially Isolated: Signs, Effects and Advice

Togetherness is a shelter that keeps the cold winds of loneliness at bay. But what happens when you’re single and …
Owen Kessler

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 9  min read

Separation Anxiety From Partner: Symptoms, Causes & How to Cope

Separation Anxiety From Partner: Symptoms, Causes & How to Cope

You and your partner have been inseparable, sharing every moment and building a life together. But now, one of you …
Owen Kessler

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 6  min read

Hyperventilation in Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hyperventilation in Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hyperventilation anxiety can feel like your body has hit the panic button, sending your breathing into overdrive. This rapid, shallow …
Draven Porter

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read

10 Ways Anxiety and Hypochondria Can Ruin Relationships

10 Ways Anxiety and Hypochondria Can Ruin Relationships

Anxiety and hypochondria can really mess up even the strongest relationships. It’s not just the person struggling who feels the …
Dylan Banks

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 8  min read

Persistent Depressive Disorder: Signs, Causes, and Ways to Deal

Persistent Depressive Disorder: Signs, Causes, and Ways to Deal

Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia persistent depressive disorder, is a continuous, long-term form of depression marked by …
Draven Porter

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7  min read

10 Ways to Support Someone With Seasonal Depression & Its Signs

10 Ways to Support Someone With Seasonal Depression & Its Signs

Seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a profound form of depression that ebbs and flows with the changing …
Noah Williams

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 9  min read

9 Symptoms of Morning Depression & How to Deal

9 Symptoms of Morning Depression & How to Deal

Dragging yourself from sleep, only to be met with a tidal wave of despair? You’re not alone. Morning depression, a …
Dylan Banks

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11  min read

9 Signs of Depression in Childhood, Causes & Treatments Options

9 Signs of Depression in Childhood, Causes & Treatments Options

Childhood depression is an alarming yet often overlooked mental health concern that profoundly impacts a child’s emotional and developmental well-being. …
Noah Williams

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11  min read

What Is Trypophobia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

What Is Trypophobia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Trypophobia, a term that not many might be familiar with, describes a specific fear or aversion to clusters of small …
Callen Winslow

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10  min read

What Is Childhood Bipolar Disorder? Signs, Diagnosis & Remedies

What Is Childhood Bipolar Disorder? Signs, Diagnosis & Remedies

Childhood bipolar disorder, also known as pediatric bipolar disorder or early-onset bipolar disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by …
Callen Winslow

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11  min read

7 Ways to Manage ADHD Hyperfocus Healthily & Its Benefits

7 Ways to Manage ADHD Hyperfocus Healthily & Its Benefits

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often characterized by difficulties in maintaining consistent attention, but there’s an intriguing flip side …
Owen Kessler

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10  min read

What Is Atypical Depression in Relationships? Symptoms & Remedies

What Is Atypical Depression in Relationships? Symptoms & Remedies

Depression can affect individuals in various ways, and when it occurs within a relationship, it can have a significant impact …
Kaida Hollister

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10  min read

9 Symptoms of Altered Mental Status (AMS): Causes & Treatments

9 Symptoms of Altered Mental Status (AMS): Causes & Treatments

Whispers of forgetful ramblings, vacant stares, and chilling shadows serve as mere glimpses into the unsettling realm of altered mental …
Noah Williams

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 11  min read

What Is Narcolepsy? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What Is Narcolepsy? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience excessive …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 9  min read