Mental health articles and guides
Expert advice, platform news, and shared stories from the Minder community.
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…
Your First Therapy Session: Exactly What Will Happen
Not knowing what to expect from a first therapy session is one of the most common reasons people delay starting. Here i…
How to Check a Therapist's Credentials in Armenia
Armenia's mental health market is unregulated enough that unqualified practitioners can present convincingly as profess…
Finding an Armenian-Speaking Therapist Abroad: A Diaspora Guide
Living abroad and needing psychological support in Armenian — from someone who understands the culture — is a specific …
Finding a Therapist Outside Yerevan: Mental Health Access Across Arme…
Quality mental health care in Armenia is concentrated in Yerevan. If you live in Gyumri, Vanadzor, Kapan, or anywhere r…
Online or In-Person Therapy in Armenia: How to Choose
A practical way to choose between online and in-person sessions without assuming either format suits everyone.
Psychologist Session Costs in Armenia: How to Compare Fees
A practical checklist for comparing session costs without relying on an unverified national average.
Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Psychotherapist? How to Choose in Arme…
Three titles, three very different roles — and a lot of confusion in between. Here is a clear, practical breakdown of w…
