A Therapist's Blog About Mental Health Matters

Randy Withers

Randy Withers is a Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. He has masters degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University and Education from Florida State University, and is the managing editor of Blunt Therapy. He writes about mental health, therapy, and addictions.

How To Start Your Own Mental Health Blog A Complete Guide For Beginners [2021]

How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners

This simple but complete 6-part guide will teach you how to start, build, and promote a mental health blog that your readers will love.

by Randy Withers

January 12, 2021

5 Toxic Parenting Behaviors (That Are Borderline Criminal)

by Randy Withers

January 1, 2021

There is a direct relationship between childhood mental illness and toxic parenting

48 Mental Health Blogs You’ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021

by Randy Withers

July 18, 2021

Giant health-related websites are excellent resources, but don't discount the personal mental

9 Dumb Platitudes That Suck The Air Out of a Therapy Session

by Randy Withers

July 12, 2020

A platitude is cheap. It’s a throwaway statement, one well-meaning people use

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help An Addict

by Randy Withers

May 31, 2020

Addiction is a complicated and baffling disease that affects tens of millions

6 Accurate Depictions of PTSD in Movies and TV, According To Therapists

6 Accurate Depictions of PTSD in Movies and TV, According To Therapists

by Randy Withers

December 20, 2021

Blunt Therapy interviewed mental health professionals to see what they think are accurate depictions of PTSD in films and TV. Here are their 6 recommendations.

The Complete Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp [updated for 2021]

A Therapist’s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2025

by Randy Withers

December 19, 2021

This is a BetterHelp counseling review written by a licensed therapist who is also a client. If you want to know if BetterHelp is legit,

This Is What Parents Need To Know About Teens and Eating Disorders

This Is What Parents Need To Know About Teens and Eating Disorders

by Randy Withers

November 29, 2021

Eating disorders in teens are far more common than you might think. Parents need to know what they are, how to spot them, and where

5 Ways Mental Health Nurses Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

5 Ways Mental Health Nurses Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

by Randy Withers

November 25, 2021

Mental health nurses, commonly referred to as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring for patients with mental illness.

How To Recognize The Warning Signs of An Abusive Relationship

How To Recognize The Warning Signs of An Abusive Relationship

by Randy Withers

November 7, 2021

Abusive relationships tend to evolve slowly, but the victim is never too early to identify the signs.

5 Simple (But Effective) Natural Remedies For Anxiety

5 Simple (But Effective) Natural Remedies For Anxiety

by Randy Withers

November 3, 2021

Anxiety disorders are the most common forms of mental illness in the US. In this post, we'll reveal 5 natural remedies for anxiety you can

The Growing Focus on Vitamin E for Cognitive Performance, Mental Acuity and Brain Health

The Growing Focus on Vitamin E for Cognitive Performance, Mental Acuity and Brain Health

by Randy Withers

September 15, 2021

Vitamin E is one of the few nutrients that have been found to promote brain health, reducing oxidative stress and protecting this vital organ.

Teen Depression What Parents Need to Know and How to Help

7 Myths About Teen Depression (And The Truth Parents Need to Know)

by Randy Withers

February 27, 2021

Depression in teenagers is often difficult to spot. Parents need to know both the myths and the facts about teen depression if they want to

What Should I Do If My Teen is Doing Drugs

What To Do If Your Teen is Using Drugs: 7 Tips For Parents

by Randy Withers

February 18, 2021

Teenage substance abuse is a problem all parents need to be prepared to address. In this post, we'll talk about 7 things concerned parents can

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