Beginning therapy can feel a little intimidating. Those new to the process may have questions—and sometimes misconceptions—about what it will look like, so it can help to understand what the first ...

Welcome to State of Mind, a new section from Slate and Arizona State University dedicated to exploring mental health. Follow us on Twitter. One of the strange things about paying to bare your soul to ...

Mari Villar was slammed by a car that jumped the curb, breaking her legs and collapsing a lung. Amy Paulo was in pain from a femur surgery that wasn't healing properly. Katie Kriegshauser suffered ...

Having seen her therapist for many years, Cara Lynch was used to discussing the intimate details of her life. However, following a breakup, even she was left stunned by the suggestion in her latest ...

When you hear the word “therapy,” what do you imagine? Weekly hour-long sessions with someone who makes notes and occasional suggestions, so that over months or years you start to get your mental ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story involves discussion about veteran mental health issues that some readers may find upsetting. If you feel you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 24-hour Suicide ...