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How Capitalism Affects Our Mental Health

Many people unknowingly live with stressful beliefs and suffer the consequences. Internalized capitalism leads to guilt during breaks and downtime, as well as the persistent feeling that we are inadequate.
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The Happiness Trap

A couple weeks ago, to close off Mental Health Awareness Month, Johanne Schwensen one of the Co-founders and the Chief Clinical Officer of It's Complicated gave a talk to various teams that we work with through our Employee Assitance Program. The topic was inspired by Dr. Russ Harris' book The Happiness Trap, which presents a fresh approach to finding fulfillment in life by challenging traditional notions of happiness and offering practical strategies to overcome psychological struggles.
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Why Some Corporate Mental Health Initiatives Fall Short

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health in the workplace, with more and more organizations introducing corporate mental health programs and benefits to support their employees' well-being. While these initiatives are well-intentioned, it's crucial to understand why some of them may not achieve the desired outcomes.
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Understanding Transference in Therapy: Building Bridges to Healing

Transference refers to the transfer of feelings, emotions, and experiences from one person to another, typically from a client to their therapist. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of transference in therapy, its significance, and how it can impact the therapeutic relationship.
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Common barriers to seeking therapy

There are many reasons why people avoid seeking therapy and begin their healing journey. Even though therapy is intended to be a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings - without fear of judgment, starting the process can feel scary for a number of reasons.
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Bruxism and its psychological implications

The therapists listed on It's Complicated are trained in many different modalities and have experience with all sorts of conditions. One of the lesser known specialties is bruxism, or what is commonly referred to as teeth grinding or clenching, which clinical psychologist Dr. Damla Yildirim has written an informative article about.