depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
Let Grief Be Loud.
When I first started writing about grief, I thought it would be too hard, but it turns out to be the easiest thing I’ve ever done. It has been so easy reaching into my soul and spilling my feelings. Whether people read the poems or I’m posting without results, writing about grief and putting it out into the world has been so healing. Though I’ll never heal, I’m thankful for that, because it means I’ll always have something to write about.
By April Kirby.2 months ago in Psyche
Why Are Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors Called “Shrinks”?
Most of us have heard someone say, “I’m going to see my shrink,” with a shrug or a half‑smile — but have you ever stopped to wonder where that slang word came from? It’s one of those cultural words we have heard, and we begin using them without knowing what they actually mean.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Psyche
What Does Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Usually Cost Across the US?
The first question most people ask when exploring new mental health treatments isn’t philosophical it’s practical. Cost matters, especially when a therapy feels unfamiliar and isn’t always covered by insurance. Ketamine-based care sits in that space where hope, science, and financial reality intersect. People considering it want clarity, not sales talk or vague estimates.
By Adrienne D. Mullins2 months ago in Psyche
Mirror, Mirror - Who Do You See?
Hey, how are you feeling today? Have you taken some time for yourself today? If you are a trauma survivor, the answer is probably not. As survivors, the last person we think about is ourselves because we have spent years being suppressed into believing that we don't exist, that we are nothing, and that we deserve nothing.
By Elizabeth Woods2 months ago in Psyche
When Saying “No” Feels Strange
He did not plan to smoke that day. He was standing outside his school gate, bag on his back, waiting for the van. A boy from his class took out a vape. Another smiled and asked him to try. He refused at first. Everyone laughed, not loudly, not cruelly just enough to make him feel small.
By Muhammad Ayaan 2 months ago in Psyche
The Age of Solitude: Why More People Are Choosing to Be Alone—and What It Means for Society
Introduction: The Quiet Revolution of Being Alone Being alone has never been easy. Throughout history, solitude has been conceived as loneliness—something to be pitied or feared, a condition of the rejected or unwanted. It was the opposite of belonging, an shadow cast by human failure to connect.
By The Chaos Cabinet2 months ago in Psyche
