Mental Health Corner
Mental health care combines understanding, practical skills, supportive relationships, and—when appropriate—medication. Improvement is an ongoing process, not a test of willpower.
Anxiety
Understand stress versus anxiety disorders, treatment options, and practical tools for change.
Depression
Recognizing symptoms, developing a treatment plan, and practicing skills that support recovery.
Bipolar Disorder
Understanding mood episodes, evaluation, medication, and ongoing support.
The CBT Playbook
Learn the plays. Practice the skills. Build habits that support change.
ADHD
What adult ADHD really means, why focus can suffer for many reasons, and how a thorough evaluation works.
Positive Psychology Workbook
Practical activities and exercises for building strengths, perspective, and psychological well-being.
Open the workbook →Tools, coaching, and practice
Think of your therapist as a coach and CBT as a playbook. Understanding a skill is a beginning; using it repeatedly in real situations is how it becomes useful. Medication can help reduce symptoms and support brain function when a treatable condition is interfering, but it does not replace daily practice. Neither does effort alone replace appropriate medical care.
From the CBT Playbook
“The playbook is a starting point. Progress comes from putting it into practice.”
“You do not have to run every play perfectly to make progress.”
“Good treatment gives you tools. Repetition helps make those tools useful.”
“You don't find peace. You choose it. By what you ignore. By what you release. By what you stop giving energy to. That's the shift.”
Find a therapist who fits your needs
Use Psychology Today to search for therapists in your area. Filter by location, insurance provider, specialties, and treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Confirm insurance participation and coverage directly before scheduling.
Find a therapist on Psychology Today →Sleep Resources — separate learning center
Sleep has its own resource area, including a dedicated introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).