The three most popular pornography websites report about 6 billion visits per month. That’s about 135,000 visits per minute — on just three sites. While “porn addiction” is not an official diagnosis, it is clearly a major concern. Consumers — many of them exposed to...
We live in a culture that lauds anyone who appears to have a strong work ethic. Meanwhile, workaholism is a real and common mental health condition. It may be part of another disorder but it can also be a stand-alone addiction. Meanwhile, in a tough economy, plenty of...
Thanks to pop culture, there’s a general consensus about how casual and fun life is in your 20s. It’s before the responsibilities — and aches and pains — set in. Or at least that’s what we’re made to think. In reality, all phases of life contain ups and downs. That’s...
How you feel about your career choice is a major concern. Whether you go to a workplace or work from home, you spend a large chunk of your life working. If you are not happy with your job — for any reason — there’s a good chance you’re also not super happy about your...
Graduating college is a rite of passage, a source of pride, and basically, a big deal. Rarely is it ever associated with depression. But in reality, this is a common trend. Like any major transition, college graduation carries a lot of weight. It involves myriad...
When does “social drinking” morph into a problem? How can you tell the difference between “partying” and having a complex brain disorder? Sure, no one wants to contemplate such questions when enjoying time with friends. But sometimes, your behavior is not just a...
According to the notorious Urban Dictionary, “adulting” is about “carrying out the duties and responsibilities expected of fully developed individuals.” That entry ends with a snarky line declaring that the word “adulting” is “exclusively used by those who adult less...
Young men deal with many myths when it comes to mental health. After all, the conventional “wisdom” goes, what would a young man have to be depressed about? Just wait until you’re older, they’re told, and you’ll see how tough life really gets. Even when such “advice”...
There’s an excellent chance that right before you clicked on this link, you did something like check a social media page or send an email. On the surface, this sounds harmless and quite normal. But when was the last time you put your phone away? Digital addiction is...
“Only people who are a real mess go to a therapist.” “Other people will think I’m weak or crazy” “Just talking about things isn’t going to do any good.” “I just need to work harder, pull myself up by my bootstraps.” Even though therapy has become pervasive in...
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