A lot of men place a high value on emotional control. They want to remain dependable, composed, and responsible during difficult situations. There is a healthy version of this. Staying calm under pressure, thinking before reacting, carrying responsibility, and showing up for the people you care about is important. The difficulty is that emotional control is not the same thing as emotional suppression. Emotional suppression can create distance. Read on to learn the difference

Being on the receiving end of a new mental health diagnosis can be overwhelming for some, and for others, it may very well be a relief! Thoughts of “Okay, now what?” or “Finally, I know what’s going on!” may be usual for a lot of individuals. Even a mix of those is just normal. There is no right way to receive a new mental health diagnosis. Your response is personal, valid, and shaped by your own biases, understandings, and experiences. But what does a mental health diagn

For many of us, looking for a therapist can be incredibly daunting. And even if we’re ready to start looking, we may not know where to begin. In this article, we help explain common fears that prevent people from seeking therapy and provide a roadmap to help you find the best therapist for you.

What makes Complex PTSD so heavy is not only the memory of what happened, but the way it curls into the everyday, slipping quietly into moments that seem ordinary. It is almost like a tentacled beast, invisible to everyone but the survivor, slithering through ordinary experiences of daily life, rising when least expected. If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, this article can help support healing and learning more about yourself in the process.