A Guide to When BPD and Depression Occur Together

In fact, it is very uncommon that BPD and depression donotco-occur. But what is unique about depression in BPD, and how might having both conditions affect your treatment options? What Is Depression? Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy / Getty Images The term depression is actually not a specific diagnosis. Instead, this term refers to the experience of depressed (blue or low) mood. Depression ismore than normal sadness. Depression can also happen outside of these diagnostic categories, such as inbereavement....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Jennifer Duncan

A Historical Timeline of Modern Psychology

Understanding the history of modern psychology provides insight into how this field has developed and evolved over time. From that moment forward, the study of psychology would evolve, as it still does today. 19th Century In the 19th century, psychology was established as an empirical, accepted science. Bettmann Archive / Getty Images This foundational tool is still in use in modern psychology and helps direct diagnosis and treatment. 2015;3(3):116-124. NobelPrize.org.The Nobel prize in physiology or medicine 2014....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Richard Green

A Letter to Those Grieving This Father's Day, From a Therapist

If youre grieving on Fathers Day, you are well aware of the father-sized hole in your heart. (All loss is important, of course. Including and especially pet loss.) Verywell Mind / Getty Images I mean to be flexible with yourself. All it means is that youre not sad on an arbitrary day on the calendar. In fact, if you want to ignore that its Fathers Day, that isalsoperfectly acceptable. He also did well financially and usually quietly picked up the bill at many family dinners out....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Peter Mills MD

A Look at 988 Since Launch—How It Started, How It's Going

And just a few months post rollout it seems to be paying off. The Proven Effectiveness of Hotline Promotion This isnt the first time the hotlines usage has spiked. Thankfully NSPL [national suicide prevention hotline], no cost, right? We can talk to somebody, but there’s also that lack of continuity of care with that. Somebody can call 10 times in a month and talk to a different person every time....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Melanie Martin

A Lymphatic Drainage Massage May Be What Your Self-Care Routine Needs

In fact, videos with the #lymphaticdrainagemassage hashtag have crossed 200 million views on TikTok. But the massage technique can do more than make your skin glow and cheekbones pop. Disclaimer It’s best to consult your healthcare practitioner before trying any new treatment. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images But let’s back up for a second and get to the basics first. What Is the Lymphatic System? This is a special drainage system that works very closely with the venous system....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Claire Wood

A Mind Reading for 2025: Our Mental Health Forecast

As younger people unite behind the idea that mental health iseverythingto them, companies are listening. We live in a consumerist societytheres no getting around that. If you cant think of a third place of your own, that could change in 2025. Verywell Mind / Getty Images To get through the tough times better for wear. The last year came the rebirth of run clubs, book clubs, and even supper clubs with strangers....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Melissa Rivera

A New Mental Health Policy In NYC Limits Basic Rights of Homeless People

The critiques came swiftly from leading civil liberties workers. Kurdish continues, “AOT is a last resort mechanism, not a mental health response. People living with SMI have a right to person-centered and recovery-oriented mental health care. Spencer Platt / Getty Images New York is not the only place enforcing such policies with mixed reviews and results. These individuals had been deemed a danger to themselves or others when admitted. Irene Hurford, a psychiatrist, and director of Clinical Programs atOne Mind....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Melissa Bryant

A Physician and Therapist Talk Disparities in Healthcare

As a mental health site, Verywell Mind’s focus is on just thatmental health. We are thinking about those who may seek treatment, but receive therapy that isn’t culturally sensitive. And as a therapist, I’m personally acutely aware of these issues. But such disparities are not limited to mental health. Poor outcomes in either area can have adverse effects on your entire health picture. To discuss some of these inequities, I spoke withDr....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Melanie Hardy

A Quick and Simple 5-Minute Meditation

Despite the many benefits of meditation, it can be an intimidating practice to begin. Click below to listen now. Those who like to move may prefer a walking meditation. Hero Images / Getty Images Relax Your Body Just close your eyes and relax. Take a few deep breaths from your diaphragm and release the tension in your body. If you focus on how well you are doing this, that becomes the focus....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Tonya Hamilton

A Quick Trick for Becoming Less Judgmental

And while youre entitled to your opinion, there are ways to experience those opinions without beingtoojudgmental. Sometimes its easy to lose sight of the fact that your opinion isnt a fact, however. Just because you thought a movie was great doesnt mean everyone else in the family will like it. Verywell / Julie Bang Your opinion isnt any more or less true than anyone elses. Its simply a matter of taste....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Lauren Clark

A Relationship Coach Reveals 5 Mistakes You're Making on Your Dating Profile

There are certain steps to follow: The casual, smiling selfie. The group shot with the best friends. The vacation pic in Europe at that new museum opening. The pictures are cool but not too forced. Throw in some funny quips, a fewrelationship dealbreakers, and weve got the winning recipe. These days, we all know how to put our best digital foot forward. But to attract the right matchesnotallthe matchesits really about showing off who we truly are....

April 26, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Christian Green

A Relationship Coach Shares Why It's Harder to Get Over a Situationship

Later, I found myself in asituationshipand head-over-heels smitten. I really liked him. Over several weeks, we went on back-to-back dates that lasted for hours. Delmaine Donson / Getty Images When he returned, he called to cut things off. Our final conversation was quick and kindhe was dating someone else and he wanted to know her better. We wished each other well and never spoke again. Although I barely knew him, what surprised me was how hard the pain of the situationship hit....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · John Harmon

A Relationship Coach Unpacks 5 of the Biggest Dating Misconceptions

It’s time to break up with these cliches Janina Steinmetz / Getty Donttextthem back right away. Love will come when you least expect it. There are plenty of fish in the sea. Janina Steinmetz / Getty Once a cheater, always acheater. When you know, youknow… the list goes on and on. Yes, dating can be super confusing (insert: why people turn to relationship coaches). We all fantasize about afairy-talestory where love fixes everything....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · James Williams