You're holding your baby at the top of the stairs, and for half a second your mind shows you something you never asked to see. You shove the thought down and tell no one. In one large study of new mothers, nearly all reported unwanted thoughts of their baby being accidentally harmed. It doesn't mean you're dangerous. Usually it means your brain is working overtime to protect a baby you love. In this post, Tiffany Mead, LMFT, explains the difference between a normal intrusive thought, postpartum depression, anxiety, or OCD, and the rare warning signs that need care right away. She also explains when the baby blues become something more, and why saying the thought out loud is often when it starts to lose its grip.

Your teenager may seem aloof and independent, but they need you now more than ever. Here are some of the challenges your teen may be facing and how you can support them through the psychological changes that come with adolescence.

As someone who splits my time between dog training and mental health advocacy, I’m often asked about the difference between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals (ESAs). Each type of dog has a different purpose, which means each type of dog is covered by different rules or laws. Unfortunately, many people are a little fuzzy on the difference, especially when it comes to mental illness-related disabilities. I thought it would be helpful to jump on here and share some of the things that separate these different types of dogs.

Everyone has experienced anxiety to some extent. But if you suffer from an anxiety disorder, that knot-in-your-stomach may be an all-pervasive reality. This blog post will take a look at how to cope with anxiety, including panic attacks.