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Walk with Your Dog: It’s Good For Your Mental Health

A dog is a man’s best friend. They are loyal to their owners and are always so excited to greet their…

Common Myths About Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affects 1.7 to 2.4 percent of the U.S. population, which translates to approximately one in fifty people….

Understanding the Difference Between Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Self-Esteem, and Negative Body Image

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), unlike body image disturbance, is when an individual is struggling with an over-emphasis on a specific body…

Supporting Caregivers in the Mental Health Realm

Updated on 10/12/23 There are 60 million Americans who provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbor who has…

The Dangers of Reassurance in OCD and BDD

We all seek reassurance from one another, particularly as children. For individuals living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic disorder…

The Disparity Between Telemedicine and Substance Abuse Treatment

Studies are showing that depression and anxiety rates are increasing among individuals in the United States, access to mental healthcare is…

The Deadly Effects of Quitting Alcohol

Approximately 16 million people in the United States have an alcohol use disorder, defined by the National Institutes of Alcohol Abuse…

In the News: Advanced Directives and Mental Health

Advance directives are written instructions that you prepare to help guide your medical care and psychiatric care. They apply in certain…

In the News: Mental Health Workers are on Strike in California

“Thousands of psychologists, therapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses are currently on a five-day strike against Kaiser Permanente at more than…

Practices Entrepreneurs Should Incorporate For Mental Health

A recently published report on the future of mental healthcare estimated that direct and indirect costs of mental health calculate to…

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