Beginning therapy can feel a little intimidating. Those new to the process may have questions—and sometimes misconceptions—about what it will look like, so it can help to understand what the first ...

Have you ever sunk into the couch at your therapist's office, given a report of the week, and scheduled for next week without a sense of knowing where you are going in therapy or how well you are ...

Cognitive impairment is a common but often overlooked symptom of schizophrenia. From difficulties in social settings to remembering how to take the bus to work, decreased cognitive function can ...

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Nothing is off-limits in therapy. However, sometimes people find it hard to know what to say. Going over some common topics or reflecting on why a person chose to seek therapy can be a good place to ...

Welcome to State of Mind, a new section from Slate and Arizona State University dedicated to exploring mental health. Follow us on Twitter. One of the strange things about paying to bare your soul to ...

Life can be messy, and we need to lean on other people. But friends aren't therapists, and venting can only accomplish so much. Sometimes talking to someone trained to be empathetic and non-judgmental ...

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