Mental Health & Therapy

Plain-language articles on anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and stress, and how therapy works, from the clinicians at Origins Counseling & Wellness.

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Mental Health & TherapyAug 25, 2026

When More Than One Thing Can Be True

Postpartum depression, psychosis and narcissistic abuse can overlap, and isolation makes each harder. A therapist explains why more than one thing can be true.

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Mental Health & TherapyMay 6, 2026

When the Crises Never Stop: Living with Constant Hopelessness

Feeling like nothing will ever get better? Learn what hopelessness is, a step-by-step way to get through the moment, and how therapy can help.

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Mental Health & TherapyApr 9, 2026

Functioning in Crisis Mode: What Leon from Resident Evil Shows Us About Survival

Being “on” all the time has a cost. Learn what survival mode does to your body and mind, why calm can feel uncomfortable, and how to start feeling safe again.

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Mental Health & TherapyJan 6, 2026

Flying Under Pressure: Managing Anxiety Without Burning Out in the Aviation Industry

Anxiety, stress and burnout are common in aviation careers. Discover discreet grounding tools, warning signs to watch for, and private support options.

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Mental Health & TherapyNov 12, 2025

Micro Mindfulness: Small Moments of Awareness Versus Stillness

You don’t need an hour of silence to feel calmer. Try five tiny mindfulness practices that fit into a normal day and help ease anxiety.

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Mental Health & TherapySep 8, 2025

Struggles that young adults are facing today and how to help

From student loans and rent to job searches and loneliness, here are the biggest pressures on young adults today and free resources that can help.

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Mental Health & TherapySep 8, 2025

The Hidden Imposter: What Naruto Can Teach Us About Self-Doubt

Feeling like a fraud despite your success? See what Naruto’s journey reveals about imposter syndrome and practical ways to quiet your inner critic.

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Mental Health & TherapyApr 29, 2025

Feeling “Stuck” in Mental Health Therapy? How to Find Help When Progress Plateaus

Progress stalled? Feeling stuck in therapy is common and fixable. Learn what to say to your therapist, how small goals help, and when to try a new approach.

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Mental Health & TherapyDec 25, 2024

Ego State Therapy

Ego State Therapy sees you as a team of parts rather than one fixed self. Learn how it works, who it helps, and how it differs from IFS.

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Mental Health & TherapyOct 3, 2022

What We Wish Folx Knew About OCD

OCD is more than hand-washing, and it’s treatable. Learn what intrusive thoughts and compulsions really are, how ERP helps, and how to support a loved one.

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