Mental Health

A multi-generation ethnic family praparing food together, Montreal, Canada.
They're Therapist-Approved
By Katie McPherson

21 Thanksgiving Table Scripts For The Relative Who Always Starts Sh*t

“I didn’t know people I knew held these types of views” is a zinger.

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We're Toast
By Patrice Le Goy

As A Therapist, I Thought Caregiver Burnout Wouldn’t Come For Me. I Was Wrong.

The sandwich generation is sorely lacking in support.

Caucasian mother and daughter together, wrapping and decorating Christmas presents
Here's To A Happier Holiday
By Katie McPherson

9 Things To Do Now So The Holidays Aren’t Such A Cluster Mentally, Emotionally, & Logistically

We don’t just mean “make a list and check it twice.”

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Stomp It Out
By Julie Sprankles

Hot Girl Walk? Nah. We're Doing "Spite Strolls" Now.

Therapists say your urge to rage-walk around the block is a good one. Here’s how to make it count.

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Spiral Much?
By Julie Sprankles

I Know "Future Tripping" Is Bad... But How Do We Not Right Now?

Although the what-ifs feel very justified, therapists explain why dwelling on them isn’t helpful and how we can break out of this anxious loop.

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Sent To Voicemail
By Julie Sprankles

What Is “Estrangement Lite”? Therapists Explain Low-Contact Family Relationships

No huge blowup or dramatic exit, but the calls are fewer and the visits are shorter. The feelings? Complicated.

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"But I Don't Want To Gooooo"
By Katie McPherson

How To Tell When Your Kid Genuinely Needs A Mental Health Day Off From School

Plus, pediatrician-approved ways to help them reset if they can’t miss a day.

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It Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This
By Patrice Le Goy

As A Maternal Mental Health Expert, Lindsay Clancy’s Story Broke My Heart

Watching her trial unfold reminded me of my patients and of myself.

The Me I Had To Be
By Nadie Bard

I've Been Masking So Long I'm Not Sure Who I Actually Am

When you’ve been who and what you thought everyone need you to be for so long, how much of that is me... and how much is ADHD?

Breakups are hard
intention matters here
By Katie McPherson

Is “Weaponized Anxiety” The New Weaponized Incompetence?

Couples therapists say they’ve seen plenty of clients unintentionally wield a diagnosis like veto power.