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Personality Disorders

10 Symptoms of Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

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A mother and daughter sit on a couch looking away from each other; the mother has her arms crossed and the daughter is resting her head on her hand. The two face challenges in their relationship since the mother has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).

Personality Disorders

The Long-Term Effects of Narcissistic Abuse

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Amanda Lundberg

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An individual wearing a grey hoodie is experiencing narcissistic abuse. He sits alone on the floor with his back to the wall

Personality Disorders

Things Narcissists Say In An Argument (& What They Really Mean)

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

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A person in a green long sleeve shirt sits on a bed looking into the distance after an argument with her friend who is a narcissist.

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Here’s What Actually Causes OCD to Get Worse—And Why

October 16, 2024

Signs of Abusive Parents You Should Know

October 15, 2024

A man sits with his father who has shown signs of being abusive.

A man sits with his father who has shown signs of being abusive.

Yes, Bipolar Psychosis Is a Real Condition— Here’s How to Cope

October 14, 2024

A woman experiences bipolar psychosis.

A woman experiences bipolar psychosis.

Patient talking to their therapist

Patient talking to their therapist

What Is the Best Sexual Trauma Therapy for Survivors?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young woman is in IOP for trauma and has experienced IOP helping heal trauma.

A young woman is in IOP for trauma and has experienced IOP helping heal trauma.

IOP for Trauma: How Intensive Outpatient Programs Help Heal Trauma

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

Couple in codependent relationship fighting

Couple in codependent relationship fighting

Therapy for Codependency

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

Someone coping with BPD sits smiling hand-in-hand with their Favorite Person.

Someone coping with BPD sits smiling hand-in-hand with their Favorite Person.

What It Means to Have a BPD Favorite Person

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A young woman sits on her couch visibly upset. Her partner is sitting with her. She is in need of therapy that will actually help her heal from narcissistic abuse.

A young woman sits on her couch visibly upset. Her partner is sitting with her. She is in need of therapy that will actually help her heal from narcissistic abuse.

Therapy That Will Actually Help You Heal From Narcissistic Abuse

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A young woman needs a guide for how to detach from someone.

A young woman needs a guide for how to detach from someone.

A Guide for How to Detach From Someone

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Someone wearing headphones smiles while looking at their computer screen during an intensive outpatient program.

Someone wearing headphones smiles while looking at their computer screen during an intensive outpatient program.

IOP for Anxiety: How Intensive Outpatient Programs Treat Anxiety Disorders

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A young man is showing signs of passive suicidal ideation.

A young man is showing signs of passive suicidal ideation.

Here’s What Passive Suicidal Ideation Actually Looks Like

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

Here’s What Actually Causes OCD to Get Worse—And Why

Clinically Reviewed By: Sarah Lyter

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A father learned how to help his teen that is living with anxiety.

How to Help Your Teen Living With Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Clary Figueroa

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A young woman sits on a couch struggling with a phobia of growing up

A young woman sits on a couch struggling with a phobia of growing up

Yes, Some Teens Have a Fear of Growing Up — Here’s How to Deal

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Britt Brewer

Psychiatrist talking with her client about anxiety medication

Psychiatrist talking with her client about anxiety medication

Considering Lamictal for Anxiety? Read This

Written By: Dr. Eli Muhrer, M.D.

A young girl with blonde hair looks into the distance as she grapples with thoughts related to emotional contamination OCD.

A young girl with blonde hair looks into the distance as she grapples with thoughts related to emotional contamination OCD.

Are You Worried About Vibes or Is It Emotional Contamination OCD?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

A new mom is having signs of postpartum anxiety.

A new mom is having signs of postpartum anxiety.

Signs of Postpartum Anxiety That You Should Know

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Someone struggling with false memory OCD stares off into the distance.

Someone struggling with false memory OCD stares off into the distance.

OCD False Memories May Be Why You Doubt the Past

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

A woman with agoraphobia sits in her home

A woman with agoraphobia sits in her home

Is It Social Anxiety Disorder or Agoraphobia?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A person with high-functioning anxiety sits at school holding her head.

A person with high-functioning anxiety sits at school holding her head.

Is It Nerves or High-Functioning Anxiety?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

A person sits on a couch and puts her hand on her chest to calm shortness of breath during an anxiety spell.

A person sits on a couch and puts her hand on her chest to calm shortness of breath during an anxiety spell.

Is It Shortness of Breath or Anxiety?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A teenager thinks that OCD episodes may be why she feels out of control.

A teenager thinks that OCD episodes may be why she feels out of control.

OCD Episodes May Be Why You Feel Out of Control

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

Parents learn what not to say to their daughter who has OCD.

Parents learn what not to say to their daughter who has OCD.

Here’s What Not to Say to Someone With OCD

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A teen does the generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7) screener.

A teen does the generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7) screener.

What Is the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) Screener?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Elizabeth Kroll

A young woman is using 5 tips to stop a panic attack.

A young woman is using 5 tips to stop a panic attack.

Here’s 5 Tips to Stop a Panic Attack

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A teenage girl is an empath and may have more anxiety.

A teenage girl is an empath and may have more anxiety.

Yes, Empaths May Have More Anxiety—Here’s How to Cope

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A young woman learns what not to say to her friend who has anxiety.

A young woman learns what not to say to her friend who has anxiety.

Here’s What Not to Say to Someone With Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Eleanor Blaine, a freelance writer at Charlie Health

Eleanor Blaine, a freelance writer at Charlie Health

Written By: Eleanor Blaine

A young man is talking to his mother. He is experiencing violent thoughts that may be harm OCD.

A young man is talking to his mother. He is experiencing violent thoughts that may be harm OCD.

Are Your Violent Thoughts Harm OCD?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A young woman is experiencing how alcohol affects anxiety.

A young woman is experiencing how alcohol affects anxiety.

Here’s How Alcohol Affects Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A teenage boy doesn't know if he has nerves or situational anxiety.

A teenage boy doesn't know if he has nerves or situational anxiety.

Is It Nerves or Do You Have Situational Anxiety?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

Forest when the sun is starting to rise

Forest when the sun is starting to rise

How to Actually Deal With Your Climate Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young woman experiences what existential anxiety really feels like.

A young woman experiences what existential anxiety really feels like.

Here’s What Existential Anxiety Really Feels Like

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A young woman sits in bed. She has not been feeling like herself, and is figuring out if she has somatic symptom disorder or illness anxiety disorder.

A young woman sits in bed. She has not been feeling like herself, and is figuring out if she has somatic symptom disorder or illness anxiety disorder.

Somatic Symptom Disorder vs Illness Anxiety Disorder: What’s the Difference?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A young woman sits with a therapist. She has treatment-resistant OCD which may be why her OCD symptoms won't improve.

A young woman sits with a therapist. She has treatment-resistant OCD which may be why her OCD symptoms won't improve.

Treatment-Resistant OCD May Be Why Your OCD Symptoms Won’t Improve

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A teenage girl works on multiple devices to make a school project perfect

A teenage girl works on multiple devices to make a school project perfect

Yes, Perfectionism Can Cause Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A teen lays in bed alone on her phone

A teen lays in bed alone on her phone

How to Overcome Social Anxiety: 5 Effective Tips From an Expert

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Caroline Fenkel, DSW, LCSW

A new mother in a white shirt sits in a therapy session with her hands on her temples as she talks about her postpartum OCD symptoms.

A new mother in a white shirt sits in a therapy session with her hands on her temples as she talks about her postpartum OCD symptoms.

Postpartum OCD 101: Signs, Differentiation & Treatment

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A new mom sits next to the crib of her recently born sleeping baby. She puts her hand on her forehand and closes her eyes in a moment of overwhelming worries about the baby's sleeping and eating. She is dealing with new mom anxiety.

A new mom sits next to the crib of her recently born sleeping baby. She puts her hand on her forehand and closes her eyes in a moment of overwhelming worries about the baby's sleeping and eating. She is dealing with new mom anxiety.

How to Manage New Mom Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A female teenager in a pink shirt sitting at her desk. She is experiencing a migraine and wonders if it is related to her anxiety disorder.

A female teenager in a pink shirt sitting at her desk. She is experiencing a migraine and wonders if it is related to her anxiety disorder.

The Connection Between Anxiety Disorders and Migraines

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Woman in an orange sweater sitting on a couch. She is being treated for anxiety and suicidal ideation.

Woman in an orange sweater sitting on a couch. She is being treated for anxiety and suicidal ideation.

Can Anxiety Disorders Lead to Suicide?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A woman in a green shirt dealing with anxiety-induced dizziness looks out the window to calm herself.

A woman in a green shirt dealing with anxiety-induced dizziness looks out the window to calm herself.

Can Anxiety Cause Dizziness?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A mother puts her hand on her daughter's head reassuringly. Her daughter has severe OCD but she is able to offer her comfort during treatment.

A mother puts her hand on her daughter's head reassuringly. Her daughter has severe OCD but she is able to offer her comfort during treatment.

What is Severe OCD?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Teen dealing with severe anxiety in a fetal position while mom looks at her worried

Teen dealing with severe anxiety in a fetal position while mom looks at her worried

What Is Treatment-Resistant Anxiety?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A person in a blue sweatsuit grabs her hair as she deals with a silent anxiety attack.

A person in a blue sweatsuit grabs her hair as she deals with a silent anxiety attack.

Silent Anxiety Attacks

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A mother comforts her child who has a preoccupation with death by giving them a hug.

A mother comforts her child who has a preoccupation with death by giving them a hug.

What Does It Mean To Have a Preoccupation With Death?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A young person looks at a screen under the covers. They are unable to sleep at night because they are anxious.

A young person looks at a screen under the covers. They are unable to sleep at night because they are anxious.

“Why Am I Anxious at Night?”: Contributing Factors and Ways to Get Help

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A person in an orange jacket smiles after learning the tools to address her anxiety disorder.

A person in an orange jacket smiles after learning the tools to address her anxiety disorder.

Does Anxiety Go Away?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

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Parent giving their teen a hug to comfort them

How to Help Someone with Debilitating Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A person with debilitating anxiety sits at a desk holding her head as she struggles with symptoms.

Debilitating Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

Teen girl sitting on a couch in a dark room having obsessive thoughts

Teen girl sitting on a couch in a dark room having obsessive thoughts

How to Break the Cycle of Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsions

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

Teen with anxiety staring out the window

Teen with anxiety staring out the window

OCD vs Anxiety Disorders

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

Man sitting on his couch blowing his nose

Man sitting on his couch blowing his nose

Munchausen Syndrome: Definition, Causes & Facts

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Teen dealing with health anxiety

Teen dealing with health anxiety

What is Health Anxiety?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Male with munchausen syndrome thinking he is in pain

Male with munchausen syndrome thinking he is in pain

Munchausen Syndrome vs. Hypochondria: What’s The Difference?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Teen struggling with anxiety over his schoolwork because of his dyslexia

Teen struggling with anxiety over his schoolwork because of his dyslexia

The Relationship Between Dyslexia and Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Caroline Fenkel, DSW, LCSW

A woman who previously struggled with anxiety stands outside with a smile on her face

A woman who previously struggled with anxiety stands outside with a smile on her face

What Is the Best Therapy for Anxiety?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

An image of the corner of a bed

An image of the corner of a bed

Anxiety Dreams: What You Need To Know

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

A teen girl learns virtual DBT skills for anxiety

A teen girl learns virtual DBT skills for anxiety

Are DBT Skills for Anxiety Effective? Why Experts Say Yes

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A young man struggling with anxiety is isolating by himself

A young man struggling with anxiety is isolating by himself

Isolation and Anxiety: What’s the Connection?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

A picture of a person's hands picking at their fingernails because they are afraid of people

A picture of a person's hands picking at their fingernails because they are afraid of people

Is it Normal to be Afraid of People?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A woman with monophobia stares out of her window

A woman with monophobia stares out of her window

The Fear of Being Alone: Monophobia and How to Cope

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young woman sits at her computer dealing with an anxiety attack

A young woman sits at her computer dealing with an anxiety attack

Panic Attacks vs. Anxiety Attacks

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A teen with social anxiety logs into virtual CBT treatment from home.

A teen with social anxiety logs into virtual CBT treatment from home.

How Online CBT for Social Anxiety Can Help Treat Teens and Young Adults

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Brian Mastroianni

Mother comforting teenager

Mother comforting teenager

List of Phobias: Common Fears and Symptoms

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

teen looking outside worried because of his fear of the outdoors

teen looking outside worried because of his fear of the outdoors

Phobias 101

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A young woman panics in front of her computer screen

A young woman panics in front of her computer screen

How to Keep Calm with Panic Disorder

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

Teen stressed outside alone

Teen stressed outside alone

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 101

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A person sits on a bench reading a newspaper that is open and covering their face

A person sits on a bench reading a newspaper that is open and covering their face

Managing Headline Stress & News Anxiety

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Mental Health FAQs

A young man goes to CBT to help him manage schizophrenia.

A young man goes to CBT to help him manage schizophrenia.

How Can CBT Help You Manage Schizophrenia?

A young man is in virtual CBT for PTSD to help with trauma symptoms.

A young man is in virtual CBT for PTSD to help with trauma symptoms.

How Can CBT for PTSD Help With Trauma Symptoms?

A young woman managed narcissistic personality disorder with the help of CBT.

A young woman managed narcissistic personality disorder with the help of CBT.

Can CBT Help You Manage Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

A young man managed psychosis with CBT.

A young man managed psychosis with CBT.

How Do You Manage Psychosis With CBT?

A teenage girl is in CBT to help treat self-harm.

A teenage girl is in CBT to help treat self-harm.

Can CBT Help Treat Self-Harm?

A young woman sits on steps researching everything she needs to know about CBT for bipolar disorder.

A young woman sits on steps researching everything she needs to know about CBT for bipolar disorder.

What Should You Know About CBT for Bipolar Disorder?

A mother sits with her daughter who is in CBT to help her manage oppositional defiant disorder.

A mother sits with her daughter who is in CBT to help her manage oppositional defiant disorder.

Can CBT Help You Manage Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

A teenager uses art therapy as a tool for ADHD management.

A teenager uses art therapy as a tool for ADHD management.

Is Art Therapy a Good Tool for ADHD Management?

A young teen uses art therapy as a tool for OCD relief.

A young teen uses art therapy as a tool for OCD relief.

Art Therapy as a Tool for OCD Relief

A young man is healing through creativity, using art therapy to manage schizophrenia.

A young man is healing through creativity, using art therapy to manage schizophrenia.

Healing Through Creativity: Art Therapy for Schizophrenia

A young mother tries CBT for postpartum depression.

A young mother tries CBT for postpartum depression.

Reasons to Try CBT for Postpartum Depression

A college student laughs with her friend after using CBT for anger management.

A college student laughs with her friend after using CBT for anger management.

Using CBT for Anger Management

A young woman goes to CBT to help her cope with grief.

A young woman goes to CBT to help her cope with grief.

Yes, CBT Can Help You Cope With Grief

A young man is in CBT to help treat suicidal ideation.

A young man is in CBT to help treat suicidal ideation.

Here’s How CBT Can Help Treat Suicidal Ideation

A young woman manages body dysmorphia with CBT.

A young woman manages body dysmorphia with CBT.

A Guide to Managing Body Dysmorphia with CBT

A young woman uses art therapy to cope with trauma.

A young woman uses art therapy to cope with trauma.

Art Therapy Can Help You Cope With Trauma

A teenager goes to art therapy to help her cope with grief.

A teenager goes to art therapy to help her cope with grief.

Yes, Art Therapy Can Help You Cope With Grief

A young man uses art therapy to help him manage anxiety.

A young man uses art therapy to help him manage anxiety.

How Art Therapy Can Help You Manage Anxiety

A young woman is in virtual art therapy to help manage PTSD.

A young woman is in virtual art therapy to help manage PTSD.

Art Therapy Can Help You Manage PTSD

A young woman does art therapy to help cope with depression.

A young woman does art therapy to help cope with depression.

How Art Therapy Can Help You Cope With Depression

A young woman in a blue shirt thinks about how motivational interviewing could help her manage depression.

A young woman in a blue shirt thinks about how motivational interviewing could help her manage depression.

Here’s How Motivational Interviewing Can Help You Manage Depression

A young woman struggling with psychosis considers how to manage her symptoms using DBT.

A young woman struggling with psychosis considers how to manage her symptoms using DBT.

Everything You Need to Know About DBT for Psychosis

Two people sit on a couch. One has been self-harming and the other is holding her hands discussing how DBT for self-harm could help her manage symptoms.

Two people sit on a couch. One has been self-harming and the other is holding her hands discussing how DBT for self-harm could help her manage symptoms.

Here’s How DBT Can Help Treat Self-Harm

A boy in a sweatshirt sits on a fence using a DBT skill to help him manage schizophrenia.

A boy in a sweatshirt sits on a fence using a DBT skill to help him manage schizophrenia.

DBT Can Help You Manage Schizophrenia

A woman wearing a white sweater sits on a couch talking with a therapist about how to use DBT for PTSD.

A woman wearing a white sweater sits on a couch talking with a therapist about how to use DBT for PTSD.

Yes, DBT Can Help You Cope With PTSD

A woman with orange hair smiles as she is able to manage her ADHD using DBT skills.

Using DBT Skills to Manage ADHD

A woman in a blue sweater considers how to use DBT to manage depression.

A woman in a blue sweater considers how to use DBT to manage depression.

A Guide to Managing Depression With DBT

Two people sit next to each other on a bed, one comforts the other explaining how DBT can help her overcome suicidal ideation.

Two people sit next to each other on a bed, one comforts the other explaining how DBT can help her overcome suicidal ideation.

You Can Overcome Suicidal Ideation With DBT

A young girl looks out a window in grief. She could use DBT to cope with grief.

A young girl looks out a window in grief. She could use DBT to cope with grief.

Here’s How DBT Can Help You Cope With Grief

A young woman looks in the mirror as she uses a DBT skill to help manage her BPD.

A young woman looks in the mirror as she uses a DBT skill to help manage her BPD.

DBT: A Therapy Created to Treat BPD

A teen is in virtual DBT to help him manage OCD.

A teen is in virtual DBT to help him manage OCD.

How DBT Can Help You Manage OCD

A group of young people smile after an exposure therapy for anxiety session.

A group of young people smile after an exposure therapy for anxiety session.

Here’s How Exposure Therapy Can Help Manage Anxiety Symptoms

A young woman is in CBT for anxiety, her grandmother is giving her a hug.

A young woman is in CBT for anxiety, her grandmother is giving her a hug.

Here’s How CBT Can Treat Anxiety

A teenager is in virtual CBT for ADHD.

A teenager is in virtual CBT for ADHD.

CBT Can Help You Manage ADHD

A teenager is with his mom. He is using CBT for panic attacks.

A teenager is with his mom. He is using CBT for panic attacks.

How CBT Can Help You Manage Panic Attacks

A young woman is in virtual CBT for OCD.

A young woman is in virtual CBT for OCD.

CBT Could Help You Manage OCD

A young man is in virtual CBT to improve TBI symptoms.

A young man is in virtual CBT to improve TBI symptoms.

Yes, CBT Can Improve TBI Symptoms

A young woman has seen an improvement in depression symptoms since starting CBT.

A young woman has seen an improvement in depression symptoms since starting CBT.

CBT Can Improve Depression Symptoms

A young teenager seeks CBT for a personality disorder treatment.

A young teenager seeks CBT for a personality disorder treatment.

Everything You Need to Know About CBT for Personality Disorders

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A man comforts his partner who has bipolar disorder.

A man comforts his partner who has bipolar disorder.

What to Know When Dating Someone With Bipolar Disorder

Clinically Reviewed By: Sarah Lyter

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A woman wonders how long it takes to get over her ex.

A woman wonders how long it takes to get over her ex.

How Long Does It Actually Take to Get Over Your Ex?

Clinically Reviewed By: Sarah Lyter

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A couple who has experienced relationship OCD has healed from it.

A couple who has experienced relationship OCD has healed from it.

Here’s What Relationship OCD Looks Like (and How to Heal)

Clinically Reviewed By: Sarah Lyter

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A woman is overthinking after being cheated on.

A woman is overthinking after being cheated on.

Overcoming Betrayal: How to Stop Overthinking After Being Cheated On

Clinically Reviewed By: Sarah Lyter

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

Overcoming Avoidant Attachment Is Possible — Here’s How

Clinically Reviewed By: Meghan Jensen

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

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A man holds his friends hand who is currently healing from a breakup.

7 Signs You’re Healing From a Breakup

Clinically Reviewed By: Meghan Jensen

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A woman is dealing with the toxic person in her life.

A woman is dealing with the toxic person in her life.

7 Tips for How to Deal With Toxic People in Your Life

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A family is talking about how to deal with manipulative people.

A family is talking about how to deal with manipulative people.

Here’s How to Deal With Manipulative People

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

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Teen and their parent talking about their codependency with them partner

Here’s How to Stop Being Codependent

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A person dealing with reactive abuse in her relationship crosses her arms as she looks at her partner.

A person dealing with reactive abuse in her relationship crosses her arms as she looks at her partner.

What Is Reactive Abuse?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

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Couple in the middle of a fight look away from each other

Yes, Being in a Toxic Relationship Affects Your Mental Health—Here’s What to Do

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young woman realizes friendship breakups really hurt and is wanting to learn how to heal.

A young woman realizes friendship breakups really hurt and is wanting to learn how to heal.

Yes, Friendship Breakups Really Hurt—Here’s How to Heal

Clinically Reviewed By: Sarah Lyter

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young couple doesn't know if they are experiencing infatuation or obsessive love disorder.

A young couple doesn't know if they are experiencing infatuation or obsessive love disorder.

Is It Infatuation or Obsessive Love Disorder?

Clinically Reviewed By: Sarah Lyter

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young couple struggles with dismissive avoidant attachment in their relationship.

A young couple struggles with dismissive avoidant attachment in their relationship.

Everything You Need to Know About Dating Someone With Dismissive Avoidant Attachment

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A young woman is feeling green with retroactive jealousy and wants to learn how to cope.

A young woman is feeling green with retroactive jealousy and wants to learn how to cope.

Feeling Green With Retroactive Jealousy? Here’s How to Cope

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young woman needs a guide for how to detach from someone.

A young woman needs a guide for how to detach from someone.

A Guide for How to Detach From Someone

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A couple, one is on the back of another, who are in love, not limerence.

A couple, one is on the back of another, who are in love, not limerence.

Are You in Love or Is It Limerence?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young woman experiences narcissistic financial abuse and is learning ways to cope.

A young woman experiences narcissistic financial abuse and is learning ways to cope.

Narcissistic Financial Abuse Signs You Should Know (and Ways to Cope)

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A young couple doesn't know if they are in love or if it is a trauma bond.

A young couple doesn't know if they are in love or if it is a trauma bond.

Are You in Love or Is It a Trauma Bond?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Two siblings are navigating whether they have a sibling rivalry or a toxic relationship.

Two siblings are navigating whether they have a sibling rivalry or a toxic relationship.

Do You Have a Sibling Rivalry or a Toxic Sibling?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

A teenager is having conflict avoidance and wants to know what it looks like and what to do about it.

A teenager is having conflict avoidance and wants to know what it looks like and what to do about it.

Here’s What Conflict Avoidance Looks Like (and What to Do About It)

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A young woman is having relationship issues due to attachment trauma.

A young woman is having relationship issues due to attachment trauma.

Is Attachment Trauma Causing Your Relationship Issues?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A young couple walks away from the train. They are experiencing separation anxiety in their relationship and are interested in ways to cope.

A young couple walks away from the train. They are experiencing separation anxiety in their relationship and are interested in ways to cope.

What Separation Anxiety in Relationships Looks Like (and How to Cope)

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A young teenager sits with her friend. She is hyperfixating on her friend.

A young teenager sits with her friend. She is hyperfixating on her friend.

6 Tips to Stop Hyperfixating on a Person

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A young couple sit on their couch at home. The female realizes her partner gaslights her in their relationship.

A young couple sit on their couch at home. The female realizes her partner gaslights her in their relationship.

What Gaslighting in a Relationship Actually Looks Like

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A young man looks out of his window upset. He wants to fix his attachment issues and us using therapist-approved tips to do this.

A young man looks out of his window upset. He wants to fix his attachment issues and us using therapist-approved tips to do this.

5 Therapist-Approved Tips for How to Fix Attachment Issues

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

A young woman and man argue at home. Stonewalling could be hurting their relationship.

A young woman and man argue at home. Stonewalling could be hurting their relationship.

Stonewalling Could Be Hurting Your Relationship

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A chosen family of three teen friends sit together smiling

A chosen family of three teen friends sit together smiling

Why Chosen Family Is Important During the Holidays (and Year Round)

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ashley Laderer

A young woman sits on the couch, away from her boyfriend. She is in an abusive relationship and is feeling like it is so hard to leave.

A young woman sits on the couch, away from her boyfriend. She is in an abusive relationship and is feeling like it is so hard to leave.

Why Are Abusive Relationships So Hard to Leave?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A young woman sits at her home. She is a survivor of intimate partner violence and it has affected her mental health.

A young woman sits at her home. She is a survivor of intimate partner violence and it has affected her mental health.

Here’s How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts Survivors’ Mental Health

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A young woman in an orange sweater hugs her partner in a yellow shirt. She is dating someone with depression and uses tips to help her partner.

A young woman in an orange sweater hugs her partner in a yellow shirt. She is dating someone with depression and uses tips to help her partner.

Dating Someone With Depression? Here’s Tips for How to Help Your Partner

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A young teen boy deals sits with his parents who are not taking care of his needs

A young teen boy deals sits with his parents who are not taking care of his needs

Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style: What You Need to Know

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A young woman sits on her bed after arguing with her partner. Her partner has toxic behaviors that affects their relationship.

A young woman sits on her bed after arguing with her partner. Her partner has toxic behaviors that affects their relationship.

How to Stop Being Toxic in Your Relationships

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A teen girl in glasses sits at her computer dealing with anxiety

A teen girl in glasses sits at her computer dealing with anxiety

Do You Have an Anxious Attachment Style?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

Two female teenage friends hugging each other. They have set healthy boundaries to strengthen their friendship.

Two female teenage friends hugging each other. They have set healthy boundaries to strengthen their friendship.

How to Set Healthy Boundaries

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A young female in a white shirt wearing a colorful headband. She has been single for a long time and has encountered some psychological effects from it.

A young female in a white shirt wearing a colorful headband. She has been single for a long time and has encountered some psychological effects from it.

7 Psychological Effects of Being Single for a Long Time

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Friends embracing

Friends embracing

Attachment Style Quiz

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A couple upset in bed at home

A couple upset in bed at home

Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

A young woman in a green shirt sits with her partner in a blue shirt. She has anxiety and they are discussing the ways in which he can best support her.

A young woman in a green shirt sits with her partner in a blue shirt. She has anxiety and they are discussing the ways in which he can best support her.

How to Be Supportive When Dating Someone With Anxiety

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A woman in a white shirt cries while holding the hand of her partner with whom she is codependent.

A woman in a white shirt cries while holding the hand of her partner with whom she is codependent.

Codependency: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A person with OCD sits at a desk smiling in an orange shirt and another person sits next to her.

A person with OCD sits at a desk smiling in an orange shirt and another person sits next to her.

The Impact of OCD on Relationships

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

Two young people smile while looking at a phone as they watch TikTok videos of beige flags.

Two young people smile while looking at a phone as they watch TikTok videos of beige flags.

What Is A Beige Flag?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Couple talking to each other looking sad

Couple talking to each other looking sad

Idealization and Devaluation: What You Need To Know

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Ethan Cohen BSN, RN

Couple sitting and talking

Couple sitting and talking

What to Know When Dating Someone with PTSD

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

Woman masking her feelings

Woman masking her feelings

What is Masking?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

Couple taking a photo together

Couple taking a photo together

Consent 101

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah Fielding

Couple in codependent relationship fighting

Couple in codependent relationship fighting

Therapy for Codependency

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

Couple talking about consent

Couple talking about consent

How Do You Ask for Affirmative Consent?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

Teens on a first date

Teens on a first date

Dating After Sexual Assault

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

An individual struggling with narcissistic abuse sits alone

An individual struggling with narcissistic abuse sits alone

Signs and Symptoms of the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Sarah duRivage-Jacobs

A young woman in an unhealthy relationship is love bombed by her boyfriend.

A young woman in an unhealthy relationship is love bombed by her boyfriend.

What is Love Bombing?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A young man stares off into the distance thinking about his fear of commitment

A young man stares off into the distance thinking about his fear of commitment

Why Do People Have a Phobia of Commitment?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Charlie Health Editorial Team

A young woman with a secure attachment style sits on a peer by a lake looking off into the distance

A young woman with a secure attachment style sits on a peer by a lake looking off into the distance

Do You Have a Secure Attachment Style?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A young teen male sits with his back toward his mother avoiding conflict

A young teen male sits with his back toward his mother avoiding conflict

Do You Have an Avoidant Attachment Style?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

A father stands with his arm wrapped around his teenage daughter

A father stands with his arm wrapped around his teenage daughter

What Are the Four Attachment Styles?

Clinically Reviewed By: Dr. Don Gasparini

Written By: Dr. Rasna Kaur Neelam

teens stand and talk together on a mountain at sunset

teens stand and talk together on a mountain at sunset

How to Discuss Dating Violence with Your Teen

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

a couple sitting on a crate together looking out into the ocean

a couple sitting on a crate together looking out into the ocean

Teen LGBTQIA+ Intimate Partner Violence: Know the Signs

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

Woman standing in the distance

Woman standing in the distance

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence for Teens

Written By: Alex Bachert, MPH

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