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Many people don't know what to expect when starting therapy. Learn the four things you should know, signs you could benefit from therapy, and how it helps with anxiety and depression.
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Many people don't know what to expect when starting therapy. Learn the four things you should know, signs you could benefit from therapy, and how it helps with anxiety and depression.

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Kyle, a professional chef, has always loved to cook. However, when he cooked for his girlfriend at home, he would get incredibly self-conscious about how the food tasted. The weight of his depression caused him to second guess his skills and eroded his self-esteem. Kyle struggled with depression for most of his life, but when […]

Marnie struggled with depression for years, but it wasn’t until recently that her anxiety symptoms started to pop up in unpleasant ways. When her life began to spin out of control, she knew it was time to seek depression and anxiety treatment. At first, she was reluctant to start treatment, but things have started to […]

Dr. Constance Guille, a perinatal psychiatry expert, discusses the emotions women experience when struggling with infertility and loss, and shares healthy coping strategies for moving through grief.

Bridgett’s anxiety attacks and sleepless nights began when she was in third grade. After spending her childhood and teenage years struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety, fear of being judged still prevented her from seeking treatment. Another five years passed before she decided to seek treatment. This is Bridgett’s depression and anxiety treatment experience […]

For Jacquelyn, a post on social media is what kick-started her mental health journey. For years, she felt as though she was going through the motions, but lacked an internal spark. After seeing a post on social media, she realized her perception of depression was incorrect, and she embarked on her journey to mental wellness. […]

Kaitlynn’s symptoms of depression and anxiety began in third grade, but a lack of understanding about her feelings and finances kept her from pursuing treatment until college. In college, she had a few false starts when seeking treatment. A few years later, when a new career opportunity presented itself, Kaitlynn knew it was time to […]
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