On episode 43, we welcome Derek McAllister to discuss the history of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Derek … More
Tag: Psychotherapy
Simple, But Not Easy: Creating Perseverance Through Psychotherapy
In my article, Goodbye Neverland, I wrote that in order to overcame the past, we had to simply choose to … More
Owen Flanagan On How to Live a Good Life According to Buddhism — O4L Online Network
On episode 41, we welcome philosopher Owen Flanagan to discuss using Buddhist philosophy to reduce suffering. Owen Flanagan, Ph.D. is … More
Chris Heath Discusses The Benefits Of Psychotherapy — O4L Online Network
Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means. According to the American Psychological Association, through … More
The Power We Give Away: The Importance of Defining Yourself
The World of Dating I was going through a break-up when I was in therapy with Eileen. I told her … More
To Hell and Back: My Journey Through Therapy
The following article was originally written for a blogger named The Bipolar Writer. This version is an extension of the original, … More
Why Do We Often Need To Hit Rock Bottom To Start To Improve Our Lives? | EP.12 — O4L Online Network
On episode 12, Alen and Leon explore what makes it so difficult for us to accept our mental health struggles … More
Science and Pseudo-Science in Psychotherapy: How to Distinguish Fake Treatments and Why It’s Important to
Psychology’s Pseudo-Scientific History I’ve been hesitant to write this article for months because of the backlash that I know will … More
A Brief Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How It Changes Lives
CBT is a form of therapy that’s used to treat depression, anxiety, rage, emotional instability, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, perfectionism, interpersonal troubles, and specific phobias.
Mental Illness is More Than a Brain Disorder (Updated w/ New Information)
Why We Need A More Nuanced Understanding of Mental Health The biological model of psychiatry is the dominant model of … More
