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Food addiction: is it real, and what can you do about it?
Food addiction is not a formal diagnosis in the DSM-5, but a growing body of research suggests it is real for many people. Studies estimate that roughly 14% of adults…
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Depression
5 min read
Depression After Retirement: Why Leaving Work Can Trigger a Mental Health Crisis
Retirement blues is a term referring to the negative aspect of reaching that lifelong goal everyone strives for. The transition…
Depression
15 min read
How to Get Out of a Depressive Episode: Steps That Help Right Now
A depressive episode is a stretch of two or more weeks where low mood, exhaustion, and loss of interest take…
Depression
5 min read
Depression in Men: Why It Looks Different and Often Goes Unnoticed
Depression in men frequently shows up as irritability, anger, physical complaints, overwork, or increased drinking rather than the sadness most…
Depression
5 min read
Burnout vs. Depression: How to Tell the Difference
Burnout is tied to a specific source of chronic stress and improves when that source changes. Depression affects every part…
Depression
5 min read
How to Be Happy Again When Everything Hurts
Happiness can return even after loss, depression, or prolonged sadness. The path back involves small, concrete actions rather than trying…
Anxiety
12 min read
Hangxiety: Why You Feel Anxious After Drinking Alcohol and What It Means
Hangxiety is the wave of dread, racing thoughts, or panic that hits hours after drinking — even when nothing is…
General Mental Health
14 min read
How to Lower Cortisol: Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Stress Hormones
You can lower cortisol through consistent, evidence-based practices: regular physical activity, quality sleep, deep breathing, mindfulness, strong social connections, and…
General Mental Health
11 min read
Is a Partial Hospitalization Program Right for You?
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is right when symptoms are too severe for weekly outpatient therapy but don’t require round-the-clock…
General Mental Health
16 min read
What Is a Psych Evaluation?
A psych evaluation is a thorough and comprehensive assessment that examines your emotional, cognitive, and behavioral health through interviews, testing,…
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