Do you have anxiety or depression and your favorite pet helps alleviate your worries? Are you having trouble with housing that doesn’t allow pets, or do you need to take a flight and can’t leave your puppy behind? If so, you may need to register your pet as an emotional support animal (ESA). If you’re…
BetterHelp is one of the biggest names in online therapy and many aspects of the service are streamlined, convenient, and efficient. While the platform functions well, the quality of the actual therapy at BetterHelp is not as high or as specifically tailored as you might find elsewhere. Pros & Cons Pros Available in all 50…
About The Brand Betterhelp was founded in 2013 by Danny Bragnier and Alon Matas. Prior to that, they worked on Billy.com together—a site that connects homeowners to contractors. They had the idea after struggling to find good therapists for themselves. Its mission is to make therapy “accessible, affordable, and convenient.” Spruce CBD + Quickly connect…
Mental health issues are more common than ever. According to statistics, about one-fourth of U.S. adults have anxiety, and more and more people report having symptoms of depression every year. It’s important for people with mental health disorders to have timely access to professional help. Unfortunately, not everyone who needs help manages to receive it….
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) is common for people with a history of abuse, physical or sexual assault, or military service. This can greatly impact their mental health and lifestyle. The primary treatment is counseling, but can also include medication or animal support. If a traumatic event is affecting your life daily, it’s important to first…
Online therapy, or teletherapy, works much like in-person treatment, except that visits are conducted via video, call, or text. You’ll find many of the same options online that you’d find in an office—providers who offer individual therapy and relationship counseling, generalists or specialists, and a variety of therapy techniques. Yet, with so many options, finding…
Finding the best online therapy isn’t easy with so many options to choose from. We’ve reviewed the best online counseling services that offer virtual therapy sessions by phone, chat or video. Each of the top virtual counseling services below was evaluated based on therapist credentials, user reviews, price per session, features, and mental health services…
The best online therapy services help you find licensed therapists to cater to your needs. Learn about the top platforms today. Sitting in a room and talking to a therapist has always been the norm if you want help with mental health issues. However, things have changed a lot in the last decade or so….
These guidelines, developed by the World Federation for Mental Health, provide journalists with information for reporting on ADHD with understanding and respect for those who live with the disorder. When emotional and behavioural disorders affect young people, it is particularly important to be sensitive and aware of the facts. The World Federation for Mental Health…
Keeping Care Complete is the first international survey to shed light on experiences and insights of family caregivers of individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Caregivers from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States participated in the survey, which was developed by the World Federation for Mental…
