therapy

Immediate access to gender-affirming hormone therapy eases distress, depression, suicidal thoughts for transgender adults, research findings | Cnn

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Cnn Timely access to hormone therapy may be a key tool in improving the mental health of transgender people, according to new research. In the research, which was presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting on Sunday, a team of scientists from the University of Melbourne found that shortening the waiting period for gender-affirming testosterone … Read more

Cynthia Koh spent 2 weeks in Spain on a course in sound healing therapy: ‘My voice just got clearer’

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Actress Cynthia Koh with her sound healing diploma certificate in Spain (left) and her new harmonic family (Photo: cynthiakoh27/Instagram) SINGAPORE – “I’ve enjoyed acting for the past five or six years, more than before. Now I see the goal of life on a very different spectrum,” says Singaporean actress Cynthia Koh. What has changed for … Read more

“She helped me and I helped her”: Stigma of therapy decreases, need for more counselors increases

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Times are changing in the world of mental health care. While social media has helped normalize the talk about feelings of sadness, anxiety and anger, it has also created an increased demand for therapy. That demand is celebrated, but it comes with drawbacks, like finding enough therapists to fill the need. Elijah, 15, barely knows … Read more

How long before psychological therapy starts working?

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Often, a patient’s fears associated with participating in psychotherapy complicate the initiation of treatment. They also often ask the question of how long it will take for treatment to show any progress. Find out more here. Last update: June 15, 2023 When people ask for psychological help, they often ask how long it will take … Read more

A new family therapy program in Colorado will meet you wherever you are, even if it’s Costco

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The 15-year-old boy sits cross-legged on the couch in red flannel pajama bottoms, his hair looking like it just rolled off the bed. Because he just got out of bed about three minutes ago. He is now seated across from his therapist, who had to knock on the door for several minutes before the teenager’s … Read more

How trauma therapy works, according to therapists

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SHOCK, FLASHBACK AND DENIAL are just some of the emotions that can accompany a traumatic event. Sometimes, you need some trauma therapy to overcome this emotional distress, especially if it affects your relationships or ability to get through the day. Trauma therapy can greatly improve a person’s ability to heal from the past trauma and … Read more