All articles tagged with #therapy
The Times investigates the rise of at‑home testosterone testing and TRT, warning that testing testosterone in isolation can mislead and drive unnecessary treatment. It urges comprehensive medical evaluation by a clinician, morning blood tests, and lifestyle changes before considering TRT, noting its higher costs and potential health risks.
A reader asks how to handle their son and daughter-in-law’s frequent public arguments around their toddler. The therapist explains the couple’s fights often place the parents in a triangle, acting as audience or mediator. Advice: don’t intervene mid-conflict, and in a calm moment acknowledge the tension and ask what you can do to make visits smoother—focusing on your own experience and boundaries rather than trying to fix their marriage; model steadiness and consider suggesting therapy if needed.
Explores rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), an intense, instantaneous distress to perceived rejection often co-occurring with ADHD (and sometimes autism). Through Jenna Turnbull's experiences and expert insights, it shows how RSD can trigger chest tightness, panic and avoidance, and discusses treatments such as therapy and ADHD medications, highlighting the growing recognition and ongoing stigma surrounding the condition.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Johnny Knoxville looks back on a quarter-century of Jackass, recounting the era’s iconic bull stunts, brutal injuries, and multiple concussions, while signaling that Jackass 5 could be the crew’s last film. He also opens up about aging, his family, and embracing therapy to manage the thrill-seeking mindset, all while underscoring the enduring camaraderie that keeps the franchise going as filming for the new installment approaches this summer.
A phase II trial sponsored by Small Pharma (now Cybin UK) found a synthetic DMT formulation, delivered by injection with psychotherapeutic support, reduced depressive symptoms more than placebo after two weeks in 17 treated vs 17 controls. The study emphasizes the therapists’ role and notes the synthetic DMT yields a short, ~30-minute experience without vomiting (unlike traditional ayahuasca). While promising, the results are preliminary and require clinic-based administration, with broader context including FDA-approved ketamine therapy and ongoing psychedelics research.
A.J. Brown posted an Instagram video addressing mental health in the NFL in the wake of Rondale Moore's death, noting recent losses in the football community and sharing his own past mental-health struggles. He encouraged players to lean on faith, reach out to therapists, and practice positive affirmations to cope with pressure and dark times.
Sarah McLachlan says therapy helped her realize her tough parenting approach was harming her oldest daughter, leading to family counseling that revealed her daughter’s anxiety. By changing how she communicates and taking responsibility, she rebuilt an open, loving bond with her daughter, a process she says also inspired her music and outlook.
EMDR has become a mainstream PTSD treatment with strong trial support, but experts remain divided on why it works: some say bilateral eye movements are key, others argue that working-memory taxation explains the benefit, and many therapists customize the approach. The piece also emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance and cites debates among researchers about neuroscience versus psychology, along with real-world examples of how clinicians apply EMDR.
A BuzzFeed Community post gathers 28 personal strategies people used to survive and recover from very dark periods, ranging from seeking professional help and medications to daily habits like walks, quality sleep, self-care routines, limiting social media, and reaching out to friends or family for support. The thread emphasizes small, actionable choices and supportive networks as catalysts for gradual improvement in mental health.
James Muldoon’s Love Machines surveys how people form emotional attachments to AI chatbots, arguing that intimate digital relationships reveal loneliness, ethical concerns about privacy and manipulation by profit-driven tech firms, and the urgent need for regulation as AI therapy grows. While bots can offer affirmation and support, they can mislead about capabilities, miss human cues, and reinforce harmful beliefs, making cautious deployment essential as AI becomes more embedded in daily life.
Exercise can be nearly as effective as therapy for depression, especially when incorporated into a routine, but its effectiveness varies among individuals. Building consistent habits and managing motivation are key, and combining exercise with other treatments like therapy or medication can provide a comprehensive approach to managing depression.
A Cochrane review found that regular exercise can be as effective as psychological therapy and medication in reducing depression symptoms, with light to moderate activity and varied exercise types showing the most benefit, though more high-quality research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
A UK review of clinical trials finds that exercise can effectively reduce depression symptoms, comparable to therapy or medication, especially in the short term, and should be considered a valuable treatment option alongside traditional methods.
Michael B. Jordan revealed he needed therapy after immersing himself in the role of Erik Killmonger in Black Panther, as the intense experience left a lasting impact on him, highlighting the emotional toll of fully embodying a complex villain.
Alia Adlakha founded Insight Therapy in Santa Barbara, a community-focused practice emphasizing compassionate, trauma-informed care for diverse clients, integrating personal history, professional experience, and a deep respect for human connection to promote healing and well-being.