For decades, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has been treated like the “Bible” of psychiatry and psychology. Yet beneath its authoritative veneer lies a complex web of politics, profit, and pharma influence. Behind the Curtain: Dollars Over Diagnosis According to a 2024 BMJ-published study, 60% of the U.S. physicians involved in…
We live in a culture that loves labels. We label our food, our careers, our personality types, and, increasingly, our emotions. Sadness becomes depression. Worry becomes anxiety disorder. Grief gets squeezed into prolonged grief disorder. And while labels can sometimes bring comfort, validation, or access to services, they can also create an unintended consequence: turning…
When we talk about ADHD, the conversation almost always starts and ends with symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity. From there, the mental health world tends to rush straight into diagnostic labels and medication management. But maybe we’ve been looking at ADHD all wrong. Maybe ADHD isn’t simply a “disorder” to be medicated away—it could be a…
Could Low Vitamin D Be Causing Your Fall Fatigue, Stress, or Low Mood? As the days get shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, many people notice changes in mood, energy, and stress levels. Feeling more tired or irritable this fall might be more than just seasonal blues—low vitamin D could be to blame. Why Vitamin D…
Let’s get real for a second. You wouldn’t go to a dentist with rotting teeth. You wouldn’t go to a dermatologist with a face full of untreated acne. You wouldn’t trust a financial advisor who is living paycheck to paycheck. So why, in mental health, do we treat therapists differently? Clients rarely ask themselves this…
Recovering from alcohol addiction is a deeply personal journey that requires support, commitment, and continuous effort. While many people rely on traditional recovery programs like AA or inpatient rehab, an increasingly popular and effective option is alcohol recovery coaching. This type of coaching offers personalized, one-on-one guidance to help individuals reclaim their lives, sustain sobriety,…
The connection between nutrition and mental health is more than a passing trend. Research consistently shows that what we eat profoundly affects our brain function and emotional well-being. Among the many nutrients that support mental health, amino acids stand out as critical building blocks for neurotransmitter production, hormone regulation, and overall brain health. This blog…
Winter in Wisconsin is more than just a season; it’s a long stretch of cold days, snowy nights, and the kind of weather that makes you want to curl up inside with a blanket and a hot drink. As beautiful as the state is in winter, it can also pose challenges to your mental and…
Many people experience what’s commonly called the “winter blues.” For some, this is a mild shift in mood and energy. For others, it’s a more severe condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, the good news is that there are ways to feel better, and you don’t have to face it alone. Thanks to telehealth mental health therapy, you can get the support you need right here in Wisconsin—without ever leaving your home.
Why You Shouldn’t Make It a New Year’s Resolution As the new year approaches, many Wisconsinites, like others across the nation, are thinking about improving their mental health. It’s a common trend—setting resolutions to “feel better” or “be less stressed.” But here’s the truth: mental health isn’t something that can be solved in a few…
