Mental Health Journey

Explore evidence-based approaches to psychedelic-assisted therapy, real recovery stories, and practical support for your healing path.

DMT for depression
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DMT Study Offers Hope In Fight Against Depression

States of Mind speaks to experts about a new study showing positive results for depression…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
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Psychedelic Therapy
What I’ve Seen As A Ketamine Therapist

Dr. Sam Zand speaks to States of Mind on how psychedelic therapies have changed his…

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
From Reaction to Response: Emotional Regulation Activities for Adults
Mental Health Journey
From Reaction to Response: Emotional Regulation Activities for Adults

Master emotional regulation for adults with proven techniques to better understand and control your emotions…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
When Your Partner Is Bipolar: Your Practical Guide to Riding The Waves
Mental Health Journey
When Your Partner Is Bipolar: Your Practical Guide to Riding The Waves

Learn how to support your partner and maintain strong boundaries when dating someone with bipolar.…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Marianne Trent
From Chaos to Clarity: Master Your ADHD Routine
Mental Health Journey
From Chaos to Clarity: Master Your ADHD Routine

Learn how to create an effective ADHD routine with simple strategies for better organization, time…

Expert-Reviewed by: Parul Yadav
ADHD Morning Routine: Simple Steps for a Productive Day
Mental Health Journey
ADHD Morning Routine: Simple Steps for a Productive Day

Struggling with mornings? Learn how to create an ADHD morning routine that supports your brain…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
Healing yourself
Human Journeys
Healing Yourself Before Helping Others: A Therapist's Personal Journey 

From journalist to psychotherapist, Gemma Autumn shares her personal and professional journey.

Expert-Reviewed by: Erin Gillespie
Non-pharmacological Treatment for Depression: What Works?
Mental Health Journey
Depression Treatments Beyond Antidepressants — Finding the Right Fit

If you have been struggling with depression, you probably have that person in your life…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
CBT Therapy Feature What Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Offer
Expert Voices
CBT Therapists on What Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Can Offer

Therapists explain how CBT builds clarity, emotional awareness, and skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
Signs Your Body Is Releasing Trauma
Mental Health Journey
Signs Your Body Is Releasing Trauma

You may not clearly remember a traumatic event, but your body does, evoking trembling, sudden…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Marianne Trent
New Treatments for PTSD: How Modern Therapy is Changing Lives
Mental Health Journey
New Treatments for PTSD: How Modern Therapy is Changing Lives 

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may develop after a person…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Marianne Trent
Best Tools and Gadgets to Manage Adult ADHD
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Best Tools and Gadgets to Manage Adult ADHD

Why ADHD-Friendly Tools Matter in Adult Life When you think of ADHD in children, you…

Expert-Reviewed by: Laurin Angermeier
silent Panic attacks
Mental Health Journey
Silent Panic Attacks: What They Are and How to Manage Them

Discover the signs, causes, and best ways to cope with silent panic attacks in daily…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Functional Depression: When You’re Coping on the Outside but Struggling Inside
Mental Health Journey
Functional Depression: When You’re Coping on the Outside but Struggling Inside

Functional depression, often described as high-functioning depression or ‘smiling depression’, does what it says on…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
What Does a Manic Episode Feel Like_
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What Does a Manic Episode Feel Like?

Learn the signs of mania, how long manic episodes last, and when to seek help.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Antidepressants: A Deeper Look At the Results & the Real Stories
Mental Health Journey
Antidepressants: A Deeper Look at the Results and the Real Stories

Antidepressant use is at record highs, yet mental health issues continue to rise. What's going…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
When To See A Psychiatrist
Mental Health Journey
When To See A Psychiatrist

Talking about mental health (MH) and treating mental illnesses may have been normalised to a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Do Anxiety Pens Work
Better Living & Longevity
Do Anxiety Pens Work? The Promise and Pitfalls of Portable Calm

Anxiety or calming pens can be part of a holistic wellness plan. But do they…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Trusted Therapists for Anxiety: How to Choose One in the UK
Mental Health Journey
Trusted Therapists for Anxiety: How to Choose One in the UK

Mental health conditions like anxiety are on the rise, in the UK and across the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
What is a “Depression Room”? Meaning, Causes and Solutions
Mental Health Journey
What is a “Depression Room”? Meaning, Causes and Solutions

“Depression room” — if you know, you know. And if you don’t, you’ve probably seen…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Shalini trauma and PTSD
Human Journeys
Recovering from Trauma and CPTSD: Turning Toward The Tiger

The story of facing one's past, working through trauma, and discovering healing.

Expert-Reviewed by: Christian Snuffer
Anxiety and Chest Pain: Understanding the Connection
Mental Health Journey
Anxiety and Chest Pain: Understanding the Connection

For many, chest pain often triggers immediate fear, and the first thing many think about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Anxiety and ADHD
Mental Health Support
The Rise of ADHD: Awareness or Overdiagnosis?

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise. Are we overdiagnosing or simply more aware? The answer…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Can Low Iron Cause Depression?
Mental Health Journey
Can Low Iron Cause Depression?

Discover the link between iron deficiency (anemia) and depression, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
How Long Does Dizziness From Anxiety Last?
Mental Health Journey
How Long Does Dizziness From Anxiety Last? 

Sometimes dizziness fades within minutes, but in rare cases it lingers for months.* What does…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Investigation. Chronic Fatigue Disorder patients are gaslit by doctors and dismissed in healthcare systems
Mental Health Journey
How People With Chronic Fatigue Are Gaslit by Healthcare Systems

Patients and symptoms are often dismissed, leaving people frustrated by those who are supposed to…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
The 4 Stages of Trauma Recovery: Steps Toward Healing
Mental Health Journey
The 4 Stages of Trauma Recovery: Steps Toward Healing

Learn about the 4 stages of trauma recovery, what to expect in each phase, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
How to Spot Anger Issues in Men: Causes and Warning Signs
Mental Health Journey
How to Spot Anger Issues in Men: Causes and Warning Signs

Learn the red flags of anger management issues in a man, discover the triggers, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
7 Stages of Emotional Affairs: Signs, Impact, and Recovery
Mental Health Journey
7 Stages of Emotional Affairs: Signs, Impact, and Recovery

Discover the 7 stages of emotional affairs, their warning signs, and how to protect your…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Male Depression and Emotional Affairs: Understanding the Link
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Male Depression and Emotional Affairs: Understanding the Link

Can male depression directly lead to emotional affairs? Discover what signs to watch for, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
men's mental health struggles
Mental Health Journey
The Pressure to Be ‘Strong’ Is Killing Men. So Why Won’t They Ask for Help?

Men are suffering from rising depression and suicide rates. Experts weigh in on what’s holding…

Expert-Reviewed by: Erin Gillespie
Midlife Crisis in Men: What It Looks Like and How to Deal with It
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Midlife Crisis in Men: What It Looks Like and How to Deal with It

Discover the signs, causes, and solutions for a midlife crisis in men. Learn how to…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
play for mental health
Better Living & Longevity
The Healing Power of Play: How Recreation Can Improve Mental Health

As research highlights the benefits of play for adult mental health, could playfulness be a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Can Lion’s Mane Help With ADHD?
Mental Health Journey
Can Lion’s Mane Help With ADHD?

Discover the potential of Lion’s Mane mushroom for ADHD and general mental health: сurrent research,…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Living With OCD: How ERP Therapy Transformed Life For Entrepreneur Mother
Human Journeys
Living With OCD: How ERP Therapy Transformed Life For Entrepreneur Mother 

When Sarah Michelle Boes’ first child was born, her battle OCD intensified. Now she's using…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack: What’s the Difference?
Mental Health Journey
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: What’s the Difference?

Not sure what you’re feeling — panic attack vs anxiety attack? Learn how to tell…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
BPD vs NPD: The Fine Line Between Borderline and Narcissistic Patterns
Mental Health Journey
BPD vs NPD: The Fine Line Between Borderline and Narcissistic Patterns

What’s the real difference between BPD and NPD? Two distinct paths shaped by fear, shame,…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
ArtDHD Visionaries: 6 Creators Reframing ADHD into Art
Human Journeys
ArtDHD Visionaries: 6 Creators Reframing ADHD into Art

A look inside the beauty of neurodivergent minds: six artists transforming distraction into vision, and…

Written by: Anna Lindner
Unmasking ADHD: Samantha Hiew on Late Diagnosis and the Layers We Don’t See
Human Journeys
Unmasking ADHD: Samantha Hiew on Late Diagnosis and the Layers We Don’t See

Dr. Samantha Hiew shares her ADHD journey and advocacy to empower neurodivergent women

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
How Pop Culture Defines Autism Stereotypes: From “Rain Man” to “As We See It”
Mental Health Journey
How Pop Culture Defines Autism Stereotypes: From “Rain Man” to “As We See It”

From film to fiction, autism stereotypes miss the truth. Modern culture is rewriting the story…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Elena Deliu
Cannabis for PTSD
Advanced Exploration
New Solutions for Anorexia: Expanding Conventional Therapy

How innovative therapies could change recovery rates for anorexia nervosa — one of the hardest…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Familiar, Predictable Routines Can Calm ADHD and Anxiety. Here’s How to Build Them
Mental Health Journey
Familiar, Predictable Routines Can Calm ADHD and Anxiety. Here’s How to Build Them

Five easy daily scenarios and healthy habits that help create structure and bring balance to…

Written by: Olga Strakhovskaya
Struggling to Heal from a Painful Experience? Trauma-Informed Therapy Offers the Care You Need
Mental Health Journey
Struggling to Heal from a Painful Experience? Trauma-Informed Therapy Offers the Care You Need

Understanding the therapeutic approach that places the safety of the mind and body at the…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig