When one partner’s identity and existence become entirely dependent on the other, sometimes the outcome can be fatal.

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Accepting that you struggle with addictive behaviors isn’t enough by itself to change those behaviors. How can acceptance ...

Understanding ADHD at work starts with listening. What does it feel like to be diagnosed after your career is already ...

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Readers are offered a realistic view of life, free of both naivete and cynicism. Suggestions are made for the best care we can offer ourselves on a perilous journey.

We must reach beyond the medical model to understand the relationship between pain and suffering in a new way.

AI chatbot-associated psychosis has been likened to folie à deux (a madness of two). But there's a risk of false beliefs ...

Calling 911 for a child's mental health crisis—especially if the child is Black, Brown, or disabled—can be dangerous or even ...

Romantic love might be one of the most underestimated drivers of gender equality. But the emotional connections that could ...

What is the difference between telling someone to “Do your best” and saying “Do what you can”? As a therapist, I can say that ...