The Mental Desk
Mental Health & Life Improvement Tips
Last updated on March 21st, 2023 at 03:28 amThe impact of losing a pet is significant, and at times it might even be too much to bear. When we have to make decisions on our pet’s behalf, we could question if we made the proper choice. We may feel out of control or even mad …
Last updated on March 11th, 2023 at 09:42 amDepression in athletes is a serious problem in today’s world. In a given year, depression is thought to affect 6.7% of the adult population. Certain age groups, such young adults and older individuals, have higher incidence rates than others. Five to seven million high school students compete …
Last updated on February 18th, 2023 at 07:15 amI get a lot of readers emailing me saying, “I can’t find a therapist I like“. Many folks begin their search for a therapist on websites for health insurance, but they discover that a lot of the information is obsolete and unreliable. Less than one-third of those who get …
People avoid the topics they need to talk about the most for a variety of reasons. When people admit they are having an affair or yell at their kids, for example, they sometimes worry that the therapist will have an unfavorable opinion of them. They can also find the situation embarrassing (anything involving sex). They …
Last updated on July 21st, 2022 at 03:37 pmUnfortunately, we are not taught how to discern when a therapist isn’t a good fit for us. You likely don’t know how to tell if your therapist doesn’t like you. A great therapist who gets you can completely change your life. However, dealing with the wrong therapist might …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 10:07 amIn the United States, there is now a new option for people who are in need of crisis assistance to get it. They can now just dial or text the numbers 9-8-8, which is the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. So, what is 988 Mental Health Hotline? The new …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 10:05 amThe act of constantly trying to convert someone with a new set of beliefs is known as brainwashing. It’s useful to consider identity when discussing brainwashing. A person who has been brainwashed gives up their previous identity and adopts a new one. But is there a way …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 10:02 amI imagine that quite a few people are undoubtedly wondering, “Why do I miss my therapist so much between sessions?” Or perhaps, their therapist has relocated, been referred out, or done something else to discontinue the relationship, leaving them with a profound sense of sadness that they …
Last updated on March 14th, 2023 at 06:09 amWhen was the last time you laughed? Do you find yourself thinking, “I don’t laugh anymore.” For many people, laughter has become a rarity. To them, nothing is funny anymore. They just can’t laugh anymore. For them, life is just too hard and too serious. We go …
Last updated on July 19th, 2022 at 09:58 amWhen a woman has abandonment issues, she may feel like she’s not loved or valued. She may also feel like she doesn’t fit in and that no one will ever want her. This can lead to a feeling of loneliness and isolation. Abandonment issues can be caused …
