Posts Tagged ‘psychotherapy’
Want a boost? Read a book!
It’s probably no surprise that reading is generally good for you. But what about reading fiction?
This article doesn’t go into the research in depth, but it does contain some surprising research facts about the benefits of reading, including comparing reading fiction to reading non-fiction. (Hint: fiction has benefits!)
Read the news article to encourage yourself to read more books!
Online Mental Health Screenings
There are many online tests out there, including mental health screenings. Some online mental health screenings are meant to sell you things. Not necessarily bad things. For example, some online memory tests are designed to sell you brain training software, some of which may assist people with retaining brain capabilities as they age.
Other online screenings are meant to expose you to advertising. Still others just want to make you aware of a condition and its symptoms. While the latter is a good goal, it’s important to remember that online screening tools are no substitute for seeing your doctor, psychologist, or neuropsychologist. If you’re having any sort of symptoms, seek medical help.
Still, since screenings can be educational, and scoring an interesting result on an online screening can encourage people to see their doctors, psychologists, or neuropsychologists for professional screening, I’m posting this link to Mental Health America’s online screenings. They include screenings for:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychosis
- Eating Disorder
- PTSD
- Alcohol and Substance Use
- Childhood Emotional Disturbances
Please use these screenings responsibly and do not assume that if you score well on a screening that you do not need to speak to a professional. If you have any questions, please see a professional.
Finding out you have a mental health issue may seem scary at first, but it is better to find out early, so you can get help early. Often doctors and psychologists can help prevent a condition from stopping you from reaching your true potential in life.
Check out the screenings here:
What Makes Psychotherapy Work?
Choosing the right therapist can be a difficult and daunting task. After looking at a therapist’s qualifications, certifications, and degree, to some extent, your selection of a therapist is about finding the right fit because everyone is unique. A therapist who is right for someone else may not be right for you and vice versa. But how can you tell which therapist will be the right fit for you? Read more