Ask a Therapist

Ask a Therapist

Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin answers your questions about all things mental health and psychology.
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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Deal With My Depression After the Pandemic?
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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Help My Kids Recover From the Pandemic?
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Ask a Therapist: Why Do I Keep Dating People Who Have Major Issues?
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5 Things I Wish More People Understood About Mental Strength
Ask a therapist, how do I deal with negative people?
Ask a Therapist: How Do I Deal With Negative People in My Life?
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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Feel Less Nervous Socializing After Quarantine?
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Ask a Therapist: My Mom Won't Stop Talking to My Ex-Boyfriend
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Ask a Therapist: How Do I Set Boundaries With My Mother?
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Ask a Therapist: How Can I Trust My Wife Again After She Cheated?
A reader asks about how to manage debt and anxiety.
Ask a Therapist: I'm Drowning in Debt and Anxiety. What Should I Do?
You don't have to respond to every call or message.
Ask a Therapist: How Can I Help a Friend Who Won't Help Herself?
Self-esteem affects the way you see yourself.
Ask a Therapist: How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?
Watching your sister move out might feel sad.
Ask a Therapist: Should I Feel Bad for Telling My Sister to Move Out?
Upsetting thoughts might follow you around.
Ask a Therapist: How Do I Deal With Bad Memories That Pop Into My Head?
Sleep trouble and high stress often go together.
Ask a Therapist: What Can I Do to Sleep Better and Feel Less Stressed?
It's OK to tell your spouse you want space.
Ask a Therapist: How Do I Tell My Husband I Need Space Without Hurting His Feelings?
Remote learning is tough for many kids.
Ask a Therapist: How Do I Help My Kids Cope With the Stress of the Pandemic?
Feeling restless is a common problem.
Ask a Therapist: How Can I Stop Feeling Restless and Unproductive?
Depression can be treated without medication.
Ask a Therapist: How Can I Overcome Depression Without Medication?
Be firm when family tries to guilt you into doing things.
Ask a Therapist: How Can I Deal With Pressure to See Family for the Holidays?