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  • 4 minute read

Nervous System Under Stress: A Guide to Polyvagal Theory

  • byBihter Kartheuser
  • April 9, 2026
The Magic of the Nervous System As human beings, we exist in a state of constant change, both…
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  • 5 minute read

The BetterHelp Debate: Ethics, Data, and the Future of Online Therapy

  • byIt's Complicated
  • April 1, 2026
Are therapy apps like BetterHelp safe and trustworthy? Therapy apps like BetterHelp can provide legitimate access to licensed…
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  • 7 minute read

10 Daily Habits That Will Help Your Emotional Regulation

  • byBojana Skoric
  • March 24, 2026
There are many misconceptions about mental health circulating in everyday life and on social media. If I had…
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  • 5 minute read

It’s Complicated vs BetterHelp: Which Online Therapy Platform Is Right for You?

  • byIt's Complicated
  • March 31, 2026
Online therapy platforms have expanded access to mental health care dramatically over the past decade. Services like American…
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  • 6 minute read

What Is A Boundary Hangover and Why Does It Happen?

  • byTatiana Poddubnaya
  • March 17, 2026
A boundary hangover refers to the wave of anxiety, guilt, and dread that can follow setting a boundary…
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  • 9 minute read

The Pandemic Letters: Loneliness and the Group 

  • byMarius Presterud
  • April 7, 2026
During the pandemic years, 2019-2021, Psychologist Marius Presterud wrote a series of reflections from Berlin — letters that…
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  • 4 minute read

Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation in Polyvagal Theory Explained

  • byBihter Kartheuser
  • February 19, 2026
As human beings, we are in a state of constant change, both individually and collectively. When this ever-shifting…
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  • 6 minute read

More Than a Gut Feeling: How Psychobiotics Support Your Mental Health

  • byDr. Corina Maller
  • February 5, 2026
Have you ever felt butterflies before a presentation or a sinking feeling at bad news? This isn’t just…
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  • 6 minute read

Brainspotting: Heal from What’s Holding You Back

  • byClarina Du Plessis
  • January 13, 2026
Brainspotting is a Gentle Approach to Healing Trauma and Emotional Blocks When people think of trauma therapy, they…
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How We Verify Therapists on It’s Complicated

  • byIt's Complicated
  • December 23, 2025
When people look for mental health support, whether online or in person, trust matters. After taking the step…

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