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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Benefits of Ketamine Therapy

Ketamine-assisted therapy is offering new hope for people who haven’t found relief with traditional antidepressants or talk therapy alone. In this article, we’ll break down the research-backed benefits and why it might be worth considering — especially for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.

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How to Address Self-Harm in Therapy

Bringing up self-harm can be hard to do, even with your therapist. But it’s so important, and we’re only here to support you. Here’s how to address it, plus answers to common questions about confidentiality.

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Benefits & Success Rates of Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Mental Health

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can allow you to get more mental health support while living at home. Here's what the research says about how well they work.

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Self-Harm Relapse: What to Do, and How to Tell Someone

Self-harm relapse can feel discouraging, but it’s important to remember that recovery is a journey. It’s never too late to get back on track. Here’s what to do after you’ve had a self-harm relapse.

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Is Major Depressive Disorder a Disability? Technically, Yes - But You May or May Not Get Benefits

Sometimes, depression can get so severe that it gets in the way of your ability to work. If you’re struggling with this, then you might be entitled to protections and benefits. Here are the answers to all of your questions about depression and disability.

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Too Depressed to Work? Here’s How to Find Motivation to Work When You’re Depressed

Is the lack of motivation from depression getting in the way of your success and joy in the workplace?

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Anxiety

Can Anxiety Cause Psychosis? Understanding How Psychotic Features Can Show Up When You Live With Anxiety | Thrive Therapy | Anxiety Treatment Phoenix AZ

Anxiety doesn't directly cause psychosis. But it can lead to symptoms that look very similar, and many people live with both.

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Can Anxiety Kill You? No, You Can't Die From a Panic Attack, but You Still Deserve Treatment

Anxiety and panic attacks can feel so intense that you might genuinely fear you’re about to die. Anxiety won't directly kill you, but it can lead to long-term health consequences.

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Severe Anxiety Treatment Without Medication: Beat Anxiety Disorder and Improve Mental Health

If you don’t want to or can’t take medication, your choice is valid. Fortunately, it’s possible to treat severe anxiety without medication — and some types of therapy can be even more effective than meds.

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Rush of Anxiety when Falling Asleep: Sleep Anxiety, Nighttime Panic Attacks, and Tips for Improving Sleep

When you’re sleep-deprived, anxiety at night is the last thing you need. Here’s why anxiety can get worse at night, and how to get the restful sleep you deserve.

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Can You Be Hospitalized for Severe Anxiety? When to Go to the Hospital, and What to Expect

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Best Jobs for People With Social Anxiety: Find the Right Fit

Navigating social anxiety at work can be tough. Here’s a guide on how to cope, including a list of some jobs for people with social anxiety and how to get treatment.

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OCD

Can OCD Be Cured? Exploring OCD Treatment and Recovery

Does severe OCD ever go away? There is no miracle cure, but that doesn't mean that you’ll live with such intense symptoms forever. Treatment can help you get your OCD symptoms to the point where it no longer feels like they’re controlling your life.

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Severe OCD and Afraid to Leave the House – How to Cope With “OCD Agoraphobia”

OCD can get so severe that you feel terrified of leaving your home. But staying in can actually be a compulsive behavior, and get you caught in an OCD loop. Here’s how to cope.

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The OCD Cycle: How to Get Out of an OCD Loop

Have you heard of the OCD cycle? People with OCD can get caught in OCD thought loops, which drives them deeper and deeper into obsessions and compulsions. Here’s how you can break the OCD cycle with the help of OCD treatment.

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OCD Is Ruining My Life: What You Can Do

Is OCD ruining your life? Unmanaged OCD symptoms can do that — but with treatment, you can limit the negative impact that OCD has on your life and reach all of your goals. In this blog, we walk you through 4 steps to take now if OCD is ruining your life.

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Are People With OCD Considered Neurodivergent?

For instance, most people with OCD had experienced the cycle of obsessions at some other point in their childhood, and it might have gone unnoticed or misdiagnosed.

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Know the Difference Between OCD and Anxiety Disorder

All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares.

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Relationships

Stop Fighting in a Relationship: Break the Cycle of Conflict

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6 Ways to Rekindle the Romance and Strengthen Your Long-Term Relationship

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PTSD and Cheating: What is Post Infidelity Stress Disorder?

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Taking a Break: Can a Temporary Separation Save Your Marriage?

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Understanding Silent Divorce: Signs, Implications, and Next Steps

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How to Save Your Marriage After Infidelity and Heal from an Affair

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Trauma

What actually happens during Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)? | EMDR Therapy in Phoenix & Glendale AZ

You may have heard of EMDR. But what actually happens during a session? Here's what to expect.

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CPTSD vs BPD: Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder

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Can past trauma ruin a relationship? Learn how your trauma history could be affecting your relationship today.

If you’re feeling like the past trauma you’ve been through is ruining your relationship, you’re not alone. But there is a way to process trauma and unlearn the painful and untrue core beliefs that it may have caused.

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Can Trauma & PTSD Cause Memory Loss? For Some People, It Can – Here’s How to Cope

Can trauma cause memory loss? Research shows that it sometimes can, but the relationship between trauma and memory loss is more complex than you may think. Here, we talk about the science behind trauma and memory loss and how to cope.

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Epigenetic Trauma: Can Trauma Be Passed Down Genetically?

You may have heard of intergenerational trauma, or the idea that trauma can be passed down from one generation to the next. But is trauma genetic? Here’s the scientific explanation of epigenetic trauma, and how trauma can sometimes be passed down genetically.

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The Hidden Effects of Trauma in Relationships

Unresolved trauma can damage your relationships and keep you from having the healthy relationship you deserve.

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