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OCD vs OCPD: Key Differences You Need to Know
Having a clear understanding can help a lot when two names for mental health issues are almost the same, but are actually quite different. It’s especially true for people who have OCD and OCPD. They share a need to control and arrange things, but they have different origins and effects on our lives every day. […]
Polygamy vs Polyamory: Differences and Misconceptions
As the world becomes more accepting of diverse relationships, terms such as polygamy and polyamory are becoming more recognized, but they are generally misunderstood. In both cases, there are several partners, but the structures, values, and expectations differ. Polygamy is a tradition where one partner, most often a man, can be married to more than […]
Schizoid vs Schizotypal: Key Personality Differences
Did you realize that roughly 1 in 11 Americans has a personality disorder? Schizoid and schizotypal are two commonly confused personality disorders. While these two conditions have something in common (loneliness), the effects they create are widely different for people. Many people with schizoid personality live alone and typically do not want to be close […]
How to Stop Dissociating: Stay Present and Grounded
Have you ever felt like you’re watching your life unfold from a distance, or realized mid-conversation that your mind has drifted away? Sometimes, these withdrawal states may indicate dissociation – a separation of your mind from everything happening around you. While handling tough or traumatic events can push someone to dissociate, if it happens a […]
How to Forgive Yourself: A Journey to Self-Forgiveness
Has it ever happened to you that you play a moment in your mind again and again, hoping you could change it? Whether something you did affected another person or caused pain in your own life, learning how to forgive yourself can feel like one of the hardest parts of emotional healing. Holding onto guilt […]
Therapist Salary: Earnings Insights and Income Potential
How much do therapists make? If you are interested in mental health or counseling, you are likely wondering the same thing. As more people become aware of mental health, the need for therapists has risen, too, along with curiosity about their earnings. According to the BLS, mental health counselors on average earn $45,000 annually, but […]
Jealousy vs Envy: Key Differences Explained Clearly
Have you ever looked at posts on social media, realized someone is living their dream, and wondered why you can’t do the same? Did you get a small pang of jealousy when you recognized your friend’s success? Perhaps I envied her. Wait a second… is there a difference? Many people have this same misunderstanding. Just […]
How to Make Friends as an Adult: Build Meaningful Bonds
Making friends as an adult isn’t easy. As soon as you graduate, your opportunities to connect with others tend to reduce. We miss dorms, common classes, and university events where we used to gather. The result is work meetings, full schedules, and endless tasks on to do list. Midway through all that, a sense of […]
Why Mental Health Should Be Taught in Schools
It’s ever more obvious that a student’s mental health is just as significant as their performance in math or English. But, for some reason, mental health education often gets left out of what schools teach. And that has some pretty big consequences of not teaching mental health in schools, affecting kids in all sorts of […]
Why Is Mental Health Important? Key Reasons to Prioritize It
Mental health, it’s really the bedrock of how we live, influencing everything from our thoughts and feelings to how we handle the curveballs life throws our way. Іt’s super important to get your head around why it matters and what shapes it, both for ourselves and for the communities we’re part of. This article will […]
