Mental health articles and guides
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How to Prepare to Discuss Therapy in Armenian, Russian, or English
A practical checklist and communication guide for preparing therapy sessions in Armenian, Russian, or English, includin…
Anxiety at Work vs Burnout: How to Tell Which One You Have
Work anxiety and burnout look similar, feel similar, and are often confused — but they require different responses. Get…
Anxiety in Children: Signs Armenian Parents Often Miss
Children's anxiety rarely looks like adult anxiety. It shows up as stomachaches, school refusal, anger, and clinginess …
CBT for Anxiety: How It Works and What to Expect
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the most evidence-backed treatment for anxiety available. Here is exactly how it works…
Anxiety and the Armenian Family: Why We Don't Talk About It
Armenian culture has specific patterns that both generate anxiety and make it impossible to name. Understanding these p…
Social Anxiety vs Shyness: How to Tell the Difference
Almost everyone feels nervous in certain social situations. Social anxiety disorder is something quite different — and …
Panic Attacks: What Is Happening in Your Body and What to Do
A panic attack feels like dying. It is not — but that knowledge rarely helps in the moment. This article tells you what…
Anxiety: A Complete Guide for Armenians
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Armenia — and one of the most treatable. This complete guide cove…
The Mind-Body Connection: Understanding Psychosomatics and Unexplaine…
Your body keeps the score. When emotional pain goes unexpressed, it often finds a physical outlet. Learn how the mind-b…
Addiction and Recovery: Understanding the Path to a Healthy Life
Addiction is not a moral failure — it is a chronic brain condition with psychological roots. Learn how addiction develo…
Parenting and Child Psychology: Building Healthy Relationships with Y…
Parenting is one of the most rewarding — and most demanding — roles a person can take on. Learn the psychological found…
Grief and Loss: How to Cope and Find Your Way Through Pain
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences — and one of the most misunderstood. Learn what grief actually loo…
