Health Spot
Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors or struggling with anxiety or depression symptoms? Well, you are not alone. Thousands of people face mental health challenges that can be very difficult to manage alone. While getting professional help can be a solution, it requires time-consuming commutes and inflexible appointment schedules. With the rise of BetterHelp […]
Kava, or Kava Kava (Piper methysticum), is a tropical plant that has been used for centuries in the South Pacific for its relaxing and calming effects. With an estimated 4% of the global population suffering from anxiety disorders, the most common mental illness in the world, many people have opted for Kava as an effective […]
Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, when it becomes uncontrollable it can start to affect one’s daily life. According to a Harvard Medical School study, approximately 8% of adolescents display anger issues that qualify for a lifetime diagnosis of intermittent explosive disorder (IED), although anger issues are not […]
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 21.4% of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 suffer from severe mental disorders during their lifetime. Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) underscores the significance of parental support in this scenario, highlighting that teenagers who receive such support are more inclined […]
As more people seek mental health support, questions about financial options for treatment have become more relevant. Specifically, many are curious about using Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to cover therapy expenses. This article delves into whether you can use HSA for therapy, including online sessions, and explores whether FSA can […]
The rise of online therapy platforms has been significant, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a surge in demand for remote mental health services. In light of this growing trend, a key question emerges: What is the cost of these online mental health services? The average cost of such therapy can […]
Anxiety stands as the most prevalent mental illness in the US. This illness is notably prone between ages 16-29, with the rate decreasing as the age bracket increases. However, the growing emphasis on mental health awareness has paved the way for online therapy for anxiety. Online therapy platforms for anxiety now offer a beacon of […]
The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes that trauma is a complex concept with many definitions. According to SAMHSA, trauma occurs when someone is exposed to violence, abuse, neglect, or another unhealthy emotional experience. Trauma may develop as a result of one isolated event or ongoing emotional distress. Crucially, traumatic events […]
The World Health Organization estimates that about 1 in 7 people between the ages of 10 and 19 suffer from some kind of mental health disorder. Globally, this adds up to nearly 186 million adolescents in need of help–many of whom are left undiagnosed or untreated. Oftentimes, young people resist seeking out therapeutic services due […]
Since the 1970s, the number of marriage therapists has increased fifty-fold, catering to approximately 1.8 million people in the United States. Couples therapy and marriage counseling are used interchangeably by many therapists; however, there are several key differences. Marriage counseling focuses on the ‘present’ and mainly addresses specific pain points such as communication gaps and […]