Bipolar disorder affects 2.8% of American adults. Worldwide, it affects about 45 million people and is considered to be the sixth leading cause of disability by the World Health Organization … [Read more...]
The most common causes of anxiety in college students
Many of us think of college as an exciting time to experience new things and find one’s self. But on the flip side, all these new opportunities can cause anxiety. In fact, a 2018 study from the … [Read more...]
5 Reasons why it’s better to talk to a therapist than a friend
In the 1994 science fiction film Star Trek: Generations, retired ship engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott asks former Captain James T. Kirk if he finds retirement lonely. To this, Kirk replies, “You … [Read more...]
What To Look For In A Therapist
When you decide to look for a psychotherapist to talk with, chances are good you’re already not feeling your strongest. Maybe you’ve called Meridian because someone in your life recommended it, or … [Read more...]
Insight as a Tool for Change
Insight in therapy is more than being self aware. It is using that awareness to create a new relationship to one’s emotions. Maybe you have found yourself to be like the many people who have thought … [Read more...]