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With the help of skills learned in therapy, I've grown a lot since my first psychotic episode in 1998. Learn how I've grown up with schizoaffective disorder.

Therapy Skills That Help with My Schizoaffective Disorder

My first psychotic episode hit 25 years ago this holiday season when I was a student at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). I was only 19 years old—terrified and somewhat unaware of what was happening by turns. I’ve grown up a lot since then. You can grow and change while living with a mental illness. I know because I did, and my mental illness changed with me.

Navigating away from verbal abuse requires significant change. This change can start with the abuser, the target, or both to begin the healing process.

Verbal Abuse in Relationships

Change Is the First Step To Healing Verbal Abuse

Having a strong support system is helpful for anxiety, which is discussed in this article.

Treating Anxiety

A Support System Is Important for Coping With Anxiety

Discover effective physical techniques to combat anxiety spirals. From exercise to cold therapy, learn practical ways to regain balance and relief at HealthyPlace.

Recovering from Mental Illness

Tips to Physically Manage an Anxious Spiral

Unlock the transformative potential of mindfulness. Enhance mental control, boost self-esteem, and find empowerment on your journey to self-discovery at HealthyPlace.

Building Self Esteem

The Transformative Potential of Mindfulness for Self-Esteem

I am both a survivor and a victim of depression. What do I mean by this statement? You might already know. Find out at HealthyPlace.

Mental Health for the Digital Generation

I'm a Survivor and Victim of Depression

Mental Illness Overview

Family systems therapy is a popular approach to family and relationships counseling, but what should you expect from a session? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

How Does Family Systems Therapy Work?

What causes mental illness? Is mental illness hereditary? Is mental illness genetic? Get answers plus the risk factors in mental illness. Read this.

Mental Illness Overview

What Causes Mental Illness? Genetics, Environment, Risk Factors

Discover how counseling, therapy and support groups work and how these different talking treatments might help you.

Mental Illness Overview

Talking Treatments for Mental Health

Different types of mental health doctors exist to help with mental health disorders. Learn about mental health doctors on HealthyPlace.com.

Mental Illness Overview

Types of Mental Health Doctors and How to Find One

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Health Information

Rational emotive behavior therapy is a form of psychotherapy, but what exactly is it, and does it work? Get trusted information on REBT at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?

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Body Image

Being Overweight Affects Your Sex Drive

Being overweight hampers your sex life Add a bad time in bed to the list of ways

I eat lots of food, drink more than I should and the weight is hurting my sex life. I don't even find myself attractive and I'm afraid to have relationships with women. Time for rehab.

Body Image

Lots of Food. No Sex. Time for Rehab

I'M AN ADDICT.

You can stay centered when external problems rock you to the core. Learn how to be centered when life is at its worst at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

How to Stay Centered When Life Feels Out of Control

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Self-advocating for your mental health is an important skill to learn. But sometimes, it can be intimidating to talk to your doctor. Learn to get past it at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Self-Advocate for Your Mental Health: How to Talk to Doctors

Self-Advocate for Your Mental Health: How to Talk to Doctors From the HealthyPlace Mental Hea

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Choosing What We Pay Attention to Affects Our Mental Health

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >