HIV-positive people who inject drugs (PWID) in Russia face multiple barriers to accessing healthcare, with stigma being one of the most pervasive.
Shame is one of the most painful human emotions.
When a child maltreatment investigation begins, caregivers often find themselves in one of the most stressful moments of their lives.
Conversations about systemic racism and White privilege can feel charged, especially in classroom settings. Many educators worry that directly naming “White privilege” may trigger defensiveness, leading people to shut down, deny inequities, or…
Rates of depression and suicide among young people in the United States have risen sharply over the past decade.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is built around a clear idea: psychological suffering is often driven by rigid patterns of avoidance and fusion with difficult thoughts and feelings.
HIV-positive people who inject drugs (PWID) face profound barriers to healthcare, largely due to the intersectional stigma associated with both their substance use and HIV status.
People with dysthymia usually feel like they have little or no joy in their lives.
Over the last few decades, television and print commercials stating that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” have become commonplace.
In recent years there has been increased attention in the popular media to bipolar disorder.
Major depression is a serious problem for individuals and for society.
When the season moves into winter, the days grow shorter, and the skies turn gray, do you find that your mood darkens as well?
Depression is highly treatable.
In HIV treatment, the barriers to care are numerous and complex, especially for those already marginalized by society.
Shame is a complex, self-conscious emotion that plays a significant role in both social functioning and psychological well-being.
Excoriation Disorder (ExD), commonly known as skin picking disorder, presents significant challenges for those who suffer from it, often leading to severe distress and self-consciousness about their appearance.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a significant mental health challenge, especially among veterans.
A recent study led by researchers from Portland Psychotherapy, including Kati Lear PhD and Jason Luoma PhD, delves into the complex relationship between self-criticism, emotional regulation, and interpersonal connections.
