Mental Health Archives – Blunt Therapy

When to Seek Mental Health Help: 7 Clear Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

September 3, 2025

Everyone faces stress, sadness, and setbacks. But sometimes the weight becomes too heavy and begins to affect how you think, feel, and function. Recognizing when

7 Ways Online Polarization Will Make Your Depression Worse

by Beth Rush

August 24, 2025

The internet can be a lifeline for news, community and connection. It can also become a pressure cooker, keeping you in a constant loop of

Mental Health and Nutrition: 7 Reasons To Avoid Junk Food

The Science Behind Mental Health and Nutrition: How Sugar and Junk Food Hurt—and What Foods Help

by Beth Rush

July 19, 2025

Want to feel better, sharper, and more emotionally balanced? Discover how mental health and nutrition are linked, and learn which foods harm or help your

Complex PTSD: Why It’s More Than Just “Extra Trauma”

Complex PTSD Is Not Just ‘More Trauma’: A Clinician Explains the Key Differences and Misdiagnoses

by Gloria Anderson, CMHC

June 8, 2025

“Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated, the silent screams continue internally.” — Danielle

Therapeutic Communication: What Every Mental Health Nurse Must Know

by Randy Withers

June 2, 2025

Mental health nursing is more than administering medication and checking vitals. It’s about connection, trust, and communication—particularly therapeutic communication, which lies at the very core

Therapy Tips: 7 Proven Ways to Get More Out of Your Sessions

by Randy Withers

May 18, 2025

Let’s be honest—starting therapy can feel like stepping into the unknown. You might be overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or quietly hoping the therapist will

Postpartum Depression: 5 Hidden Signs and 5 Ways To Cope

Postpartum Depression: The Thoughts You’re Afraid to Say Out Loud—and What You Can Do

by Randy Withers

May 5, 2025

The early days after giving birth are supposed to feel joyful. But for many new moms, they’re filled with a kind of sadness, numbness, or

Should I Go to Therapy for Burnout?

by Randy Withers

April 26, 2025

Burnout is more than just a rough week or feeling a little stressed. It’s a serious emotional and physical state that doesn’t disappear with a

The Truth About Chronic Pain in Women—and What Helps

Why Chronic Pain Hits Women Harder—And What Actually Helps

by Randy Withers

April 25, 2025

Living with chronic pain is exhausting—and for women, it’s often even more complicated. Studies consistently show that chronic pain in women tends to be more

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When to Seek Mental Health Help: 7 Clear Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

The Science Behind Mental Health and Nutrition: How Sugar and Junk Food Hurt—and What Foods Help

Complex PTSD Is Not Just ‘More Trauma’: A Clinician Explains the Key Differences and Misdiagnoses

Therapeutic Communication: What Every Mental Health Nurse Must Know

Therapy Tips: 7 Proven Ways to Get More Out of Your Sessions

Postpartum Depression: The Thoughts You’re Afraid to Say Out Loud—and What You Can Do

Should I Go to Therapy for Burnout?

Why Chronic Pain Hits Women Harder—And What Actually Helps

Randy Withers

Beth Rush

Rita Richards, LCSW

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