9 Facts About Serotonin – Can this substance be a cause of depression?
We at psych2go have prepared a handy list of facts about the relationship between serotonin and depression because we noticed some people were confused about…
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Shame, It Doesn’t Work. An Interview with Krystine Batcho
Shame is a common thing to come across, and most of us have probably experienced it at one point or another. Whether its being shamed…
Anxiety and Ending Relationships – Interview with Robert Taibbi
We like to imagine that everything is perfect in our relationship, whether it be familial, friendship, or romantic, but there may come a point when…
Feeling It Out and Coping: Self-Harm and Self-Care
What is Self-Harm? Self-harm is defined as the “deliberate and voluntary physical self-injury that is not life threatening and is without any conscious suicidal intent”…
The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Extroversion
Extroverts are a lot more complicated than you think. They’re total rock stars in certain situations, but there are many instances where they fall flat…
Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychosis: A Call to Stop the Stigma
When we think of serial killers, the first word that pops into our mind is ‘psychopath’. I’m here to tell you that that is not…
Skin Stresses: Specialist Matt Traube Explains Anxiety’s Impacts on the Skin
Matt Traube, MFT is a licensed child and adult psychotherapist who specializes in psychological aspects of skin conditions, anxiety and phobias, teenage and young adult…
Anxiety: These Dark Truth Quotes About Anxiety Are The Best Thing Since Kool-aid
Many of us live with severe anxiety on a daily basis. When it hits us, it’s hard to put our thoughts and feelings into words.…
8 Psychological Tips to Boost Self-Confidence
Self-confidence has an effect on everything we do, from job interviews to first dates. Such an important tool should be kept as sharp as possible…
Cure that Stage Fright: 10 Steps to Master Public Speaking
Whether it’s to inform, to persuade, or to entertain, everyone has tried public speaking, and we shudder at those memories. We’ve all been there: show-and-tell,…
Why Solitude Is Important For Mental Health
Less than an hour after stepping foot onto my university campus for the first time, I was expected to remember the names of the thirty-or-so…
Anxiety: The Ultimate Survival Guide For Dummies
Anxiety that feeling we are all too familiar with. It can either make you or break you! A lot of us go through life struggling…
Depression: Low-Effort Surival Guide for Dummies
If you have depression, you know it’s tough. Have you ever searched things like “ways to deal with depression” “how to fight depression” or “how…
11 things people with anxiety would like their family and friends to understand – Can you relate?
[Disclaimer: anxiety is different for everyone, so these statements might not apply to everyone. This does not make the experiences mentioned in the article –…
12 Things Introverts Might find Difficult
Introverts, they’re different. Their ideas of fun and their complex needs differ quite a bit when compared to their extroverted counterparts. Another big difference is…
16 Analogies for Depression – How would you explain it?
Depression is very difficult to explain, because as with any mental illness, it feels different for everyone. We asked our readers “who has experienced depression?”…
6 Things I Wish People Told Me When I Started Psychological Therapy
While it is a great step to improving your situation, starting psychological therapy can be very frightening and feel quite uncertain. There are many unknowns…
12 Low-Effort Self Care Tips for Tough Days
Self care can be incredibly difficult when dealing with depression and/or anxiety. However, accepting help from others as well as ourselves can help improve our…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 98
Veronika is from Sacramento, CA and she is into anime and cartoons. She said, “I’ve started cosplaying more frequently.” She is also fond of hiking,…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 97
Diana is from Colombia and she enjoys reading, watching movies, and listening music. Diana said, ‘I love cooking and baking. I recently discovered that passion…