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Why does my sister get so angry at times?

My sister is 19, and her anger has gotten worse over the years. Her doctor said that she's depressed and had put her on meds, but they don't really help her. What else could...

Are there dating groups for people with anxiety?

I'm 24, and I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It's always been very hard for me to date because of my anxiety. Are there dating groups for those with anxiety?...

How do I prepare to speak to a psychologist about my depression?

There are many things on my mind and I want to make sure I cover all the details in the session. How do I prepare to speak to a psychologist about my depression?

What tests diagnose an anxiety disorder?

I have had a few anxiety attacks over the past month and a half, and I'm wondering if I have an anxiety disorder. What tests are available to diagnose this?

What causes depression during seasonal changes?

Since I can remember, I get sad whenever the season changes, particularly in the fall and spring. I don't understand why this happens. What causes this? Is there treatment?...

How can I overcome manic depression?

I'm 27 years old, and was diagnosed with bipolar and manic depression. Can talk therapy or other things, alongside my meds, help me overcome this?

Do my partner and I need relationship counseling?

We've been together for over 10 years and nothing we do seems to help. We've been fighting over very small issues, almost constantly. Like what we're going to eat for dinner,...

What can I do to help me overcome depression?

I'm 37, and I've been divorced for about a year now, separated for a year and a half. I still am really depressed over it. I don't like going out, and I'm pretty much isolated...

Do we need marriage counseling?

I'm 32 and my husband is 35. We've been together for over 10 years, married for 3, and we have a lot of problems in our relationship. Mainly financial issues. What should we...

What is generalized anxiety disorder?

I'm 45 years old, and I recently spoke with my doctor about some issues I've been having lately. He said it sounds like I have generalized anxiety disorder, but we didn't expand...

Should my friend go to therapy after father's death?

My friend's father died few months ago, and he still hasn't gotten over it. I feel like he needs to talk to someone. Should I suggest therapy to him, or do you think he just...

Do couples who undergo behavior therapy stay together?

My husband and I are having a lot of issues that are affecting my marriage. Will behavior therapy help us stay together?

Should my child attend our divorce counseling sessions?

My husband and I are getting a divorce, and our child is 7. Should we take him to counseling, or is he too young? We want him to understand why we are getting the divorce and...

Is talk therapy effective for geriatric depression?

My grandmother had depression ever since my grandfather died, and it's affecting her everyday routine. She takes Prozac for her depression, but it's not working. Do you think...

Should I go to my school's counseling center?

It's midterms and I am literally so stressed that it's making me feel unmotivated to actually do my school work. I need to focus, but nothing seems to work. Should I talk about...

Do you have to be married for couples therapy?

My boyfriend and I aren't married, but we're both considering couple therapy or counseling to work on our relationship. But we haven't heard of any non-married couples going to...

How is depression treated in teens?

My son is a teenager, 16 years old, and has been diagnosed by his doctor with depression. We're treating it with counseling, but are there other interventions for teens with depression?...

Is Talkspace actually effective?

I've been seeing ads all over the place for Talkspace, which is an app for online counseling. I can't really afford the therapists/counselors in my area, and I really think I...

When should I seek anger management?

I am a 35 year old man and feel irritable a majority of the time, like at work and at home. Sometimes, it makes me just blow up at home. The tiniest thing could make me start...

How successful is marriage counseling?

My husband and I have been at each other's throats, and at times, I just want to call it quits. But I love him, and I still want to try and make it work. The reason why we argue...

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