Mental Health Blog

Mental Health Blog

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Do Empaths Suffer From Depression?

Empaths deeply absorb others' emotions and without proper coping strategies are at higher risk of depression, anxiety and illness, though practices like setting boundaries, expressing emotions creatively, communing with nature, body-oriented modalities and finding community can help prevent empath overwhelm.
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Affordable Therapy in Canada: Support Without Breaking the Bank

This article explores the options for finding affordable therapy and counseling in Canada through government programs, non-profits, and work benefits.
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Does EMDR Work for Complex PTSD?

This article analyzes the current research on using EMDR for CPTSD.
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Why Black Therapists Are Important

From deeply understanding cultural contexts to providing representation that encourages vulnerability, Black therapists play invaluable roles like fostering resistance to internalized oppression that profoundly shape mental health pathways for both Black clients and society overall.
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Why is BetterHelp So Cheap? [2025]

BetterHelp offers 50-60% savings versus typical $200 per in-office therapy thanks to lean operations, optimized billing, scaled subscriber base, and flexibility of virtual sessions – discover how they keep quality up amid competitive fees.
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Can Being an Empath Cause Anxiety?

Empaths deeply understand others’ emotions but tend to absorb those feelings as their own, which can lead to empathic people developing chronic anxiety without proper self-care to set emotional boundaries.
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Can Therapists Talk About Religion?

Therapists must balance respecting clients' religious beliefs with avoiding imposition of values and practicing within professional expertise, aiming to promote welfare through an open and thoughtful stance.
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Can You Do Hypnotherapy Online: Exploring Virtual Sessions Benefits

While online hypnotherapy provides convenience and accessibility, research indicates it can be similarly effective to in-person treatment when practiced by a properly trained and experienced hypnotherapist utilizing the right technical setup.
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Can EMDR Cause Headaches?

While EMDR therapy can provide immense healing benefits, some clients report post-session headaches likely stemming from eye strain, emotional releases, or dehydration that may be managed through relaxation techniques, hydration, and communicating with one’s therapist.
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BetterHelp DBT: Everything You Need To Know [2025]

BetterHelp connects you with licensed therapists who provide personalized dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) online to help strengthen your coping mechanisms, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and regulation of emotions.

Welcome to Therapy Helpers’ mental health blog, where we provide insightful and educational content on various topics related to mental health. Our blog covers a broad spectrum of mental health topics, including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-care, relationships, and much more. Our primary goal is to provide our readers with valuable information and resources that can help them improve their mental health and well-being.

Our team of mental health professionals, therapists, and psychologists write and curate content for our blog. We work tirelessly to ensure that all of our articles are evidence-based and grounded in the latest research in the field of mental health. Whether you are struggling with a mental health condition or looking to improve your overall well-being, our blog has something for everyone.

We firmly believe that mental health is equally as essential as physical health, and we are committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Our blog is a safe and supportive space where you can find valuable information and resources to help you on your journey toward better mental health. So, if you're looking for informative and engaging content on mental health topics, check out our blog regularly.