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OCD I Have OCD, And Intrusive Thoughts Aren’t ‘Quirky’ — They’re Torture Haley Jakobson

Haley Jakobson, a white queer femme, stands against an ornate tile backdrop while posing with her debut book, "Old Enough."

Provider Stories Why Black Mothers Need Culturally Humble Care Dr. Shaenor Ishmael

An exhausted, Black pregnant woman reclines in a chair made of cane, exposing their baby bump and cradling their stomach.

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)8 Things to Know Before Trying the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)Sam Dylan Finch

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)Does Safe and Sound Protocol Work? SSP Review for C-PTSD (And More)Sam Dylan Finch

A masculine-appearing person sits cross-legged in bed looking down at a laptop, with headphones on. They are in a cluttered but cozy room, with plants, bright windows, and decorative items.

Education How Continuing Education Changed My Life (No, Really!)Elisabeth Morray

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Trauma Honoring Us All: Healing After Adult Child Estrangement Sam Dylan Finch

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Eating Disorders Why I’m Not ‘Fighting’ My Eating Disorder Anymore Sam Dylan Finch

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For Providers Building Sustainability Amidst the Chaos Megan Cornish

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For Providers As a therapist, I miss open doors.Elisabeth Morray

A fleeting glance from within a quiet therapy office, looking through an open door into an empty hallway.

Trauma People-Pleasing Isn’t Manipulative — It’s Fawning. But Is This the Right Question?Sam Dylan Finch

Burnout Therapists: You're Not Ineffective, You're Exhausted.Megan Cornish

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For Providers Doing and Knowing: On Fostering Growth in the Therapy Room Dr. Emily K. Sandoz

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LGBTQ+On Coming Out to Clients Michael O'Brien, MA, PhD

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Demystifying Minority Stress Theory and Its Impact on Mental Health Merhawi Kidane

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Mental Health Awareness ‘Good Vibes Only’: People With Mental Health Struggles Aren’t Disposable Sam Dylan Finch

A neon pink sign in the shape of a smiley face looks down on a dark room, imposing its toxic positivity on all.

Mental Health Awareness Destigmatizing mental health Kevin Doherty

Three different monkey-in-a-barrel figurines, tenuously linked up against the backdrop of a sunny sky, showing the importance of community and a three-pronged approach to fighting stigma.

Policy How Cross-State Licensure Reform Can Ease America’s Mental Health Crisis Harry Ritter

Writing

Cultural Sensitivity The State of Black Mental Health: Thoughts & Perspectives from Black Therapists Merhawi Kidane

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Eating Disorders Coffee Isn’t Breakfast, And 5 Other Lessons From Eating Disorder Recovery Sam Dylan Finch

A photograph of two friends who seem to be blissfully disengaged from thinking about food, centered on a snack held in one hand.