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Take a closer look into the meaning of toxic positivity and its implications on mental health stigma and wellness.

Does Toxic Positivity Do More Harm Than Good in Debunking Mental Health Stigma?

Toxic positivity seems to be popping up everywhere on social media. Scrolling through Instagram, I see at least two or three posts promoting a view on positivity that may actually be counterintuitive to true happiness. People may ask, "What's the big deal with toxic positivity?" The answer is, in my experience, toxic positivity can do more harm than good in promoting mental health wellness.

Mindful meditation can help you reach sobriety. Learn why it works and how to promote more self-awareness at HealthyPlace.

Debunking Addiction

How Mindful Meditation Helped Me Through Sobriety

Even though you have faced verbal abuse, you do not have to be a victim forever. Learn how to overcome the abuse at HealthyPlace.

Verbal Abuse in Relationships

Will I Always Be a Victim?

I have driving anxiety, but driving to therapy every week has lessened it. Learn why I'm feeling better about driving at HealthyPlace.

Creative Schizophrenia

Driving to Physical Therapy Helps My Schizoaffective Anxiety

For an issue as serious as self-harm, getting self-help can be a key stepping stone on the path to recovery. Learn more at HealthyPlace.

Speaking Out About Self Injury

Recovering from Self-Harm: When to Get Self-Help

Creative Schizophrenia

Introduction to Robert Vickens, Author of 'Creative Schizophrenia'

Mental Illness Overview

More safety data on older antipsychotics make them first choice for use during pregnancy.

Mental Illness Overview

Older Antipsychotics Safer During Pregnancy

What is Jungian therapy and who does it help? Find out about Jungian techniques, goals and benefits, here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

Is Jungian Therapy Effective? What Techniques Does It Use?

Narrative therapy can be highly effective in individuals with mental illness and trauma. Get a full explanation, learn techniques on HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is Narrative Therapy and How Does It Work?

Positive psychology is the scientific approach to therapy and stress management, but does it actually work? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is Positive Psychology and Why Is It Important?

Studies and articles on safety and effects of psychiatric medications on women during pregnancy and nursing.

Mental Illness Overview

Psychiatric Drugs: Pregnancy and Nursing

Detailed information on taking antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antianxiety medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Mental Illness Overview

Effects of Psychiatric Medications During Pregnancy

Recent Mental Health Articles

Abuse

Responding to Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse

In wanting to boost mental health, we can end up neglecting other aspects of our lives. Learn to create a balanced approach to mental health at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Balanced Mental Health to Nurture Your Whole Self

In wanting to boost mental health, we can end up neglecting other aspects of our lives. Learn to create a balanced approach to mental health at HealthyPlace.

Insights for parents of ADHD teens regarding behaviors plus considerations for allowing your ADHD teen to drive the car.

Children Behavioral Issues

Parenting an ADHD Teenager

Compulsive video gaming is a modern-day psychological disorder. Read how parents can deal with video game addiction at home.

Addictions

Addicted to Video Games

Detailed information on prescription medication assistance programs for psychiatric medications.

PAP

Free or Low-Cost Prescription Medication Assistance

Learn about free and low-cost prescription medication assistance programs today. Understand the types of programs and know your options.

Get healthy, solid suggestions for parenting teens with drug or alcohol problems at HealthyPlace.

Addictions

Parenting Teens Who Have Addictions

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >