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In his new book, Cree behavioural scientist Louis Busch walks readers through teachings from several prominent Indigenous Knowledge Holders to reveal how suffering can provide both personal insight and communal strength.
Do you hear ‘psychotherapy’ and imagine lying on a couch, talking about dreams? Here’s where that image comes from – and why it might be time for an update.
No time for therapy? A new study shows you can learn key skills to challenge depression in 10 minutes.
Mental healthcare moved online overnight during COVID — but would it hold up?
Most of us are not consciously aware of the mental blueprints that can affect our mental health and perceptions of ourselves.
Does the growing popularity of AI therapy herald the rise of the chatbot and the demise of the talking cure?
Politics in America have become more upsetting than ever for big chunks of the population, but there are ways to cope.
Somatic therapies go further than understanding that emotions like stress can affect physical health. People are guided to bring awareness to their body and explore how sensations may be released.
Engaging diet and exercise specialists for depression may help address long waitlists for psychologists amid a worsening shortage.
Debunking the myths surrounding antidepressant use is critical to enabling educated treatment decisions for people experiencing depression.
Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.
Sometimes a shared problem is halved, but it also can double the trouble.
Parenting with ADHD presents unique challenges but also strengths. By using strategies for managing ADHD, and seeking resources when needed, parents can create a positive and fulfilling family life.
Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.
Scientists need safe spaces to understand and process “climate emotions”. Group therapy helps people find the strength and resilience to continue their important work, without harming their health.
In addition to placebo effects, patients might be motivated to report they have gotten better, even when they haven’t.
An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.
So you want to start therapy for your anxiety, depression or other mental health issue. What type of therapist should you choose? Here’s a quick guide to get you started.
Patients who undergo transcranial magnetic stimulation say it’s painless, with few to no side effects. The treatment isn’t yet widely accessible, but for those who use it, the effects can be profound.
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