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Why Are Dating Apps Convinced That All Men Need Therapy?

If you want to earn a right swipe, you better engage in regular self-examination

Beyond Kate Bush: An Expert Explains How Music Therapy Is More Than What We See in “Stranger Things”

We spoke to a licensed music therapist to find out what the practice actually entails

Could Psychedelic Ketamine Therapy Cure Alcohol Addiction?

The drug might be able to "rewire the disappointment center" in your brain

Should Therapists … Call Their Patients “Sluts”?

New guidance from the British Psychological Society advises psychologists to use their patients' preferred terms, including potentially offensive ones

Could Psychedelic Treatment Cure Frontline Workers of Their COVID PTSD?

Psilocybin therapy could be on the horizon for those who got us through the worst of COVID. Here's what you need to know.

The Latest Designation in Mental Health Conversations? "Adult Children."

Living with a dysfunctional parent during childhood can be a lifelong disadvantage

Real-Life Therapists Rate Hollywood’s Most Memorable Onscreen Shrinks

How do your favorite fictional shrinks stack up? We asked the professionals.

Asian American Therapy Appointments Are Surging in Response to Hate Crimes

There were over 9,000 anti-Asian American incidents between March 2020 and June of this year

At Co-Dependents Anonymous, Adults Seek Treatment for Addictions to Other People

The 12-step program is designed to help members move on from debilitating relationships

“Sex Addiction” Is Not Real and It’s Time to Stop Calling It That

This outdated term is causing patients to seek out the wrong kind of care for their sexual concerns.

The 10 New Books You Should Be Reading This August

From visions of the future to an inside look at a soccer giant

What in God's Name Is "Maggot Therapy"?

The trendy treatment is as gross as it sounds. But it's also surprisingly effective.

What a Death Doula Can Teach Us About Living More Compassionately

Alua Arthur is a pioneer in end-of-life care, helping strangers overcome their greatest fear of all

These Were the Most Common Issues Brought Up in Therapy in 2020

As you might expect, most of them are related to the pandemic

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The 10 New Books You Should Be Reading This August

From visions of the future to an inside look at a soccer giant

What in God's Name Is "Maggot Therapy"?

The trendy treatment is as gross as it sounds. But it's also surprisingly effective.

What a Death Doula Can Teach Us About Living More Compassionately

Alua Arthur is a pioneer in end-of-life care, helping strangers overcome their greatest fear of all

These Were the Most Common Issues Brought Up in Therapy in 2020

As you might expect, most of them are related to the pandemic

How to Inject Some “Good, Sexy Juices” Into Your Quarantine-Fatigued Relationship

Dating coach Eduardo Bettencourt gives advice on how to find peace with your partner — and yourself

What Happens to Mental Health Care When the Doctor Isn't Open?

Video calls and phone sessions are the new normal, but not every patient is comfortable with that

Why the Best Mountain Climbers Are Starting to Seek Therapy

Where high-risk activities meet unorthodox remedies

Can Online Therapy Apps Put Users' Privacy at Risk?

The disquieting world of online privacy in 2020

Parents Who Go To Therapy Could Help Their Kids Be Less Anxious

Experts say parents’ behavior could make kids more anxious.

The A-to-Z Guide for Taking Care of Your Own Damn Self

Are you too hard on the man in the mirror?

Ten Tips That Will Make or Break Couples Therapy

A before-you-throw-in-the-towel behavioral guide

A Secret Chamber of Solitude This Way Comes

Float Sixty: A spa dedicated to sensory deprivation