27 Jul, 2024
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Expert Tips On Finding The Right Mental Health Therapist For You – Health Digest

Dr. Hiser says some therapists will base their rates on your income to help reduce costs. “Another thing people can look for is calling training clinics at university clinical or counseling psychology programs to see if they offer therapy to the public,” Dr. Hiser said. “This would entail having a doctoral graduate student therapist who […]

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Can A Therapist Break Confidentiality? A Mental Health Expert Weighs In – Health Digest

Dr. Santan goes on to explain that a therapist would be able to break patient confidentiality in the event of an emergency. For example, confidentiality could be broken if “the therapist has reasonable suspicion that the patient is a danger to themselves or to others (suicidal or homicidal),” Dr. Santan states. The same is true […]

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Expert Advice On How To Break Up With Your Therapist – Health Digest

Rather than ghosting your therapist, Landrum suggests scheduling a session so you can keep the dialogue open and explore any unresolved issues. She also stresses being honest. “By clearly communicating your concerns, you can help ensure a constructive conversation,” she said. “The collaboration may highlight areas the therapist needs to work on (such as cultural […]

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Mental Health Therapist Weighs In On Menopause Hormone Changes – Health Digest

Bennett says that every person experiences menopause differently. She suggests learning as much as possible about how your symptoms might be related to hormone changes. “Menopause affects half the population, yet many medical professionals haven’t received adequate training about menopause, so they may minimize or misdiagnose symptoms,” she said. “Mental health symptoms of menopause such […]