If you’ve been alive and on the internet in the past few years, you’ve likely witnessed the rise of optimization content and culture. This is the type of content that shows us “the 5-9 before my 9-5,” “my 3AM morning routine,” and “how to romanticize your life.” Optimation culture is an insidious drain on our collective mental health as a culture - let’s talk about why.

If you’ve ever felt like rolling your eyes when you see yet another post extolling the virtues of self-care or promoting the next must-have self-care product, you’re not alone. This simple term is the latest victim of psychobabble - the age-old phenomenon of therapy concepts mutating into corrupted versions of themselves. Let’s talk about why the idea of self care feels so tired right now, and what self-care actually means under all the marketing. 

Have you ever been plagued by a recurrent thought like “I’m never good enough” or “nobody likes me?” In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, these are called Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs), and we all experience them to some degree. In this article, we will suggest some of the best strategies for stopping the spiral of negative thoughts.

Anything that brings you peace, restores your energy, and lifts your mood is a support - not just people. As you move forward in your healing or self-development journey, you might consider how you can expand and cultivate your support system. Here’s some ideas for possible stars in your support constellation. 

Therapists and mental health professionals have long understood that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and can influence each other. If we change one, we can change them all. Read on to learn how changing your behaviors can make you think and feel better - no talk therapy required.

Incorporating a ten minute movement routine packed with stretches and exercises that help the body relax and relieve tension can bring the same benefit to your mind, too. So pull out your yoga mat or find a comfy carpet or blanket, sit down, and read on to learn about some of the best somatic movements to relieve stress and anxiety. 

Feeling frustrated occasionally about the speed of your progress is normal, but if you have the sinking feeling that therapy isn’t working for you, it’s time to explore that thought. Read on to consider some common reasons why some people feel that therapy isn’t helpful.

 In recent years, the vagus nerve has been increasingly recognised as involved in mental health. Read on to learn more about the wandering nerve and how you can stimulate it for better well-being.

As Mental Health Awareness month draws to a close, we think it’s the perfect time to bust some mental health stigma and talk about ten things therapists wish people knew about mental health.

If you’re experiencing depression or an anxiety disorder, your therapist may recommend that you visit a psychiatrist to be evaluated to see if psychiatric medication might be right for you. So, what are these medications and what do you need to know before taking one?

Anxiety and ADHD share some symptoms in common, and the two disorders can present similarly in different people, especially in children.

These quick strategies support your nervous system and leave you more ready to tackle your day.

Ketamine therapy for depression is one of the biggest breakthroughs in psychiatric treatment in the last decade of research.

In this article, we’ll go over the RAIN method, a straightforward strategy for processing feelings, as well as other tips and tricks for emotional regulation.

How do you know when a therapist is right for you, especially when there’s a sea of qualified professionals on Psychology Today? Here’s a few tips to help you identify a good therapist for you and when it’s the right fit.

We all know the benefits of refreshing your home when the warmer weather rolls in, but our mental health deserves its own spring cleaning, too!

Walking may just be the most powerful tool we know of to improve mental health.

You may have heard of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a relatively new and buzzy therapy popular in the trauma therapy community. This theory offers an interesting perspective on personality and can help you gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors. So what is IFS therapy, and how can you use it to better understand yourself?

Therapy is more relevant, affordable, and accessible than ever before. Are you or someone you love considering starting therapy this year? If so, read on to learn about five therapy myths we are leaving in 2024.

Sometimes it’s great to just start writing whatever comes to mind, but other times, it’s helpful to have a prompt to get us started. Here’s our list of our favorite journal prompts for anxiety, sadness, and introspection.