For Some People, Relaxing Makes Anxiety Worse
Relaxation-induced anxiety is a real thing.
Mental Health
Explainers
What to Know Before Seeing a New Psychiatrist
5 different shrinks share one thing every patient should do, or keep in mind, before their first visit.
Voices
I Get By With a Little Help From My Emotional Support Raccoons
Trash pandas have played an important role in my mental wellbeing. Could I call them my "emotional support animals"?
Rounds
Psychologists Explain Why Their Misconstrued Study Isn’t ‘Anti-Therapy’
A Q&A on getting good therapy — and why evidenced-based treatments are vital in mental healthcare.
Voices
Becoming a Health Editor Was the Worst Thing I Ever Did for My Health
It took me years to accept that my dream job was fueling my eating disorder.
Scopes
How to Make Doctors’ Appointments Better for Trauma Survivors
Trauma-informed healthcare isn't a new idea, but it's finally becoming a movement in its own right.
Scopes
Is Age Just a Number When You’re Choosing a Therapist?
Do you wonder if you'd get more out of talking to someone who's the same generation as you? You're not alone.
Scopes
What a Burnout Diagnosis Can and Can’t Do
Burnout is a real problem and it's not your fault — but it's also not fully within your control to fix.
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