Grieving The Future You Expected: Why Infertility Can Feel Like Grief
The grief that accompanies infertility is a real and valid form of grief. While many people associate grief with the death of a loved one, grief can also arise from the loss of hopes, expectations, and the future you imagined. If you're struggling to conceive, you may be grieving the family you envisioned, the timeline you expected, or the sense of control you once felt over your body or your life in general.
Social Media and Self-Diagnosis: Understanding the Limits of Online Mental Health Content
Social media has emerged as an accessible and powerful source for mental health information, enabling individuals to openly share their experiences with mental health in ways that can be validating, relatable, and comforting. At the same time, the rise of mental health content online has also led to growing concern. Therapist Selena Lindamood, LPC discusses benefits and risks of online content about mental health.