Feeling the blues and having trouble shifting your mindset to a new season after an eventful summer is completely normal. The vacations, parties, activities, and excess eating and drinking have come to an end, leaving many of us feeling a bit out of sorts.
BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy platform. Since 2013, it has gained over 30,000 licensed therapists, offering a vast network to choose from and ensuring that you can find the right match for your needs.
With the rise of online therapy services, there is now more awareness around mental health treatments that have reduced the stigma associated with mental health and therapy. Even so, it’s important to acknowledge that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Understanding the pros and cons of online therapy versus in-person therapy can offer beneficial insights so that you can make the best decision for your needs.
“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! In our fast-paced world and busy lives, it’s easy to forget about self-care and neglect our social and emotional needs. This month is a time specifically dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and serves as a reminder for us to take care of our mental well-being. In this
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“You know our body absorbs nutrients and then pisses and shits out all the bad stuff? What if we’re doing that to babies? But you know, parents, like they just, piss their trauma down.” – Beef There is this stigma around therapy, which prevents many people from getting the help that they need. When we
I wasn’t always a fan of the great outdoors; in fact, I used to hate camping. But ever since I started hiking and camping many years ago, I’ve noticed a drastic change in my mental and physical well-being. Whether we like it or not, there’s no doubt that outdoor activities like camping and hiking have
In life, there will always be obstacles, especially when you least expect it. We will be faced with having hard conversations, we’ll have to make impossible decisions, and we’ll have to find strength when we feel like we have nothing to give. This is unavoidable. That’s why it’s crucial to learn to embrace discomfort; be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Ah, the post-holiday slump.
The return to life as it was after an extended break, where you ate, drank, partied, and vacationed. You’re probably more tired these days, maybe even anxious or moody. And if you’re living in a part of the world where it’s winter, cold, and rainy or snowy right now, then the winter blues might be very real for you.
Has anyone ever told you to “just be positive” when you’re anxious or worrying about something? How does that make you feel? Does it actually help to just “think positive thoughts?”
There have been a lot of mixed messages about the idea of positive thinking, but the fact is that positive thinking doesn’t really work.
