
How to choose a therapist or counselor
Before you jump into therapy, there are important issues that you need to consider.
How well do antidepressants really work?
Approximately seven million Americans take antidepressant drugs for depression and a variety of other disorders. A study, however, puts the effectiveness of antidepressants in question. Do they really work or is their purported effectiveness little more than marketing hype?
Group therapy: can it help you?
Although many people can't imagine sharing their problems with a group, group therapy is a way for individuals to work on their problems in a protected and confidential atmosphere.
Mental health practitioners: who’s who?
If you or someone you love needs therapy, it helps to know the difference between the types of mental health professionals.