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

How To Ruin a Great Relationship in 8 Easy Steps

by Randy Withers

July 24, 2020

Whatever you do, avoid these 8 toxic relationship behaviors - unless you want to ruin yours.

7 Myths About Addiction You Need To Stop Believing

by Randy Withers

July 21, 2020

Myths about addiction get sick people killed. There’s no other way to state it. Few other epidemics have been so horribly misunderstood.

Facebook Depression: A Simple (But Complete) Guide

by Randy Withers

July 6, 2020

Is there such a thing as "Facebook Depression?" Is it possible that excessive social media use can cause depressed mood, loneliness, and low self-esteem?

Why DMDD in Children Is Often Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder

Why DMDD Is Often Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder in Children

by Randy Withers

June 27, 2020

DMDD in children can be misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Here’s the difference between the two diagnoses and what symptoms differentiate the two.

6 Ridiculous Myths About Narcotics Anonymous

by Randy Withers

June 12, 2020

Narcotics Anonymous is a misunderstood organization. It doesn't help that TV and films have misrepresented it for decades.

My Wife Asked For a Divorce on Thanksgiving: A Story About Clinical Depression

by Randy Withers

June 6, 2020

This is a story about suicidal ideation, psychological pain, and a divorce on Thanksgiving Day.

5 Amazing Things You Learn While Working at a Psychiatric Hospital

by Randy Withers

May 28, 2020

Working at a psychiatric hospital is a fascinating experience, full of reward opportunities and frustrating scenarios. These are the 5 most shocking things I've learned

Does Bad Parenting Create Juvenile Delinquents? Research Says Yes

by Randy Withers

May 13, 2020

Have you ever wondered why some children grow into adult criminals? Do you think that schools are responsible, or communities, or churches? Can bad parenting

5 Key Facts About SMART Recovery: A Self-Help Treatment Approach For Addiction

by Randy Withers

April 25, 2020

What is SMART Recovery? It's a science-based alternative to faith-based and 12-Step Programs such as AA and NA.

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Randy Withers

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

5 Toxic Parenting Behaviors (That Are Borderline Criminal)

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

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

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

How To Ruin a Great Relationship in 8 Easy Steps

7 Myths About Addiction You Need To Stop Believing

Why DMDD Is Often Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder in Children

6 Ridiculous Myths About Narcotics Anonymous

My Wife Asked For a Divorce on Thanksgiving: A Story About Clinical Depression

5 Amazing Things You Learn While Working at a Psychiatric Hospital

Does Bad Parenting Create Juvenile Delinquents? Research Says Yes

5 Key Facts About SMART Recovery: A Self-Help Treatment Approach For Addiction

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