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Guilt

What Is "Sunshine Guilt" and Tips to Manage It This Summer

Mia Barnes on May 22, 2026

Do you feel guilty when it's a nice day and you're not outside? Explore the psychology behind sunshine guilt and how to manage it, whether you’re inside or outside.

Do you feel guilty when it's a nice day and you're not outside? Explore the psychology behind sunshine guilt and how to manage it, whether you’re inside or outside.

Suicide

A Clinician’s Guide to Addressing High-Risk PHQ-9 Results

Mia Barnes on February 16, 2026

A practical, clinician-focused guide to interpreting high-risk PHQ-9 results, assessing suicide risk, and responding with clarity, compassion, and patient safety at the center.

A practical, clinician-focused guide to interpreting high-risk PHQ-9 results, assessing suicide risk, and responding with clarity, compassion, and patient safety at the center.

Stress

Alarm Fatigue and Health Care Workers' Mental Health

Mia Barnes on November 18, 2025

The constant alarms in a hospital can create a high-stress environment that can cause health care workers to become desensitized to critical alerts.

The constant alarms in a hospital can create a high-stress environment that can cause health care workers to become desensitized to critical alerts.

Attachment

The Connection Between Honeymoon Phase and Attachment Styles

Mia Barnes on July 1, 2025

The honeymoon phase doesn’t tell you everything. Learn how your attachment style shapes your relationships and what to do if you want love that lasts.

The honeymoon phase doesn’t tell you everything. Learn how your attachment style shapes your relationships and what to do if you want love that lasts.

Chronic Illness

Do Social Media Trends Glamorize Chronic Illness?

Mia Barnes on May 28, 2025

Social media is obsessed with bed rotting — but is it self-care or something more serious? Explore how this viral trend may be glamorizing chronic illness and why it matters.

Social media is obsessed with bed rotting — but is it self-care or something more serious? Explore how this viral trend may be glamorizing chronic illness and why it matters.

Anxiety

The Benefits of Mentally Preparing for Surgery

Mia Barnes on April 28, 2025

Surgery affects more than just your body—it can take a toll on your mental health, too. Here are some tips to help you feel calmer and more prepared before and after your surgery.

Surgery affects more than just your body—it can take a toll on your mental health, too. Here are some tips to help you feel calmer and more prepared before and after your surgery.

Dementia

How Seasonal Changes Impact Dementia Sundowning Symptoms

Mia Barnes on March 21, 2025

Discover how seasonal changes affect sundowning symptoms in those with dementia, and learn simple strategies to manage them year-round.

Discover how seasonal changes affect sundowning symptoms in those with dementia, and learn simple strategies to manage them year-round.

Caregiving

What Is Caregiver Guilt?

Mia Barnes on February 25, 2025

Struggling with caregiver guilt? Learn how to recognize it, manage it, and care for yourself while supporting your loved one.

Struggling with caregiver guilt? Learn how to recognize it, manage it, and care for yourself while supporting your loved one.

Body Positivity

So, Is the Body Positivity Movement Still a Thing?

Mia Barnes on January 23, 2025

Body positivity is shifting with the rise of weight-loss drugs and a booming skincare industry. Discover how body neutrality offers a healthier approach.

Body positivity is shifting with the rise of weight-loss drugs and a booming skincare industry. Discover how body neutrality offers a healthier approach.

Chronic Illness

Navigating Psychosocial Challenges in Cancer Care

Mia Barnes on December 26, 2024

Mental health support and financial resources can help patients manage the psychosocial impact of cancer.

Mental health support and financial resources can help patients manage the psychosocial impact of cancer.

Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue vs. Vicarious Trauma: What’s the Difference?

Mia Barnes on November 26, 2024

Discover the key differences between compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma and learn how these emotional challenges impact caregivers and trauma professionals.

Discover the key differences between compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma and learn how these emotional challenges impact caregivers and trauma professionals.

Anxiety

"White Coat Syndrome" and Children: Signs and Solutions

Mia Barnes on October 22, 2024

Discover how understanding and addressing white coat syndrome can make doctor visits less stressful for your child.

Discover how understanding and addressing white coat syndrome can make doctor visits less stressful for your child.

Aging

I Hate the Thought of My Parents Aging. Here’s How I Face the Fear

Mia Barnes on September 25, 2024

Personal Perspective: Worried about your parents getting older? Learn how to face that fear and turn it into meaningful action.

Personal Perspective: Worried about your parents getting older? Learn how to face that fear and turn it into meaningful action.

Online Therapy

Telehealth for Rural Communities: The Mental Health Care Gap

Mia Barnes on August 19, 2024

Discover how telehealth is transforming mental health care in rural communities by bridging gaps in access.

Discover how telehealth is transforming mental health care in rural communities by bridging gaps in access.

Anxiety

POTS or Anxiety?: Avoiding Misdiagnosis

Mia Barnes on August 1, 2024

Are you experiencing symptoms like dizziness, heart palpitations or anxiety? Understanding whether these are signs of POTS of anxiety is crucial for proper treatment.

Are you experiencing symptoms like dizziness, heart palpitations or anxiety? Understanding whether these are signs of POTS of anxiety is crucial for proper treatment.