It’s Time Mental Health Got a Rebrand

It’s Time Mental Health Got a Rebrand

You’d think by 2017 we’d have made a lot more progress toward increasing the acceptance of therapy and access to mental health. Unfortunately, this isn’t entirely the case, and there’s still a fairly negative stigma attached to therapy.

As a therapist, I get a lot of sideways looks when I tell people what I do, and it’s frustrating to be met with so many preconceived ideas of what therapy is. As rates of depression and anxiety skyrocket, isn’t it time mental health got a rebrand?

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Ever Feel Like a Fraud? You’re Not Alone

Ever Feel Like a Fraud? You’re Not Alone

This feeling has a name. It’s called “imposter syndrome.” Maybe you’ve stepped into a new role at work or want to start down a new career path—or maybe it’s even work you have a lot of experience in. Suddenly, it feels like you don’t know what you’re doing and everyone is about to find out just how unqualified you are. This is usually when we find we’re comparing ourselves to others and holding ourselves to impossible standards. Thanks to Facebook and Instagram it’s easier than ever to spiral into the depths of self-doubt and perfectionism.

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