If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and awkwardness about ...

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 ...

Currently, Xandria's video has 588.2K views, 18.6K likes, and a comment section that is equal parts curious and astounded. @cuddleworks / Via tiktok.com I spoke to Xandria, who took an interest in ...

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 it comes to mental health, there’s more than one way for a person to seek the support they need. While one-on-one cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most highly recommended options, ...

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 ...

Reading the newly released “Notes to John,” it’s hard not to wonder how the late author Joan Didion would feel about having her personal notes from a series of painful therapy sessions converted into ...