Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways Talking to a therapist offers guaranteed confidentiality, unlike talking ...

The number of Americans relying on psychotherapy went up between 2018 and 2021, whereas the number of people using psychiatric medications went down. More Americans with mental health needs have been ...

More American adults with mental health needs have been getting talk therapy in recent years, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study also found that the ...

Studies have shown that receiving couples therapy, especially before conflicts are acute, is almost universally helpful. In fact, a staggering 99 percent of couples reported improvements from therapy, ...

From left to right: Family Foundation president Victoria Cobb, Founding Freedoms Law Center lawyer Josh Hetzler, and counselors/plaintiffs John and Janet Raymond celebrate a court ruling to overturn a ...

Going to therapy is an essential part of true self-care. It’s a process that helps people understand themselves better. Therapy provides tools to navigate the often stormy world of relationships, ...

Outpatient programs allow you to receive therapy and other treatments while living at home and maintaining your daily routines. It may include a combination of talk therapy, appointments with a ...

Psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” may be better at treating depression compared to other methods in older adults residing in long-term care communities. Talk therapy also may do more good than other ...

Millions of people struggle with their health. Whether it is depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, or any number of other conditions, it can seem overwhelming and difficult to get through. For many people, ...

Perimenopause and menopause happen to all woman as they age—but many struggle to find effective treatments to manage symptoms. That may be changing. Mounting evidence suggests that one natural ...

After completing the often-arduous tasks of researching nearby therapists, setting up consults, and choosing a clinician who seems like a good fit, first-time therapy clients may suddenly find ...