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The DSM-5 Explained: What Your Diagnosis Really Means

Have you received a mental health diagnosis and wondered what it means? This blog explains how the DSM-5 defines mental health disorders.

October 9, 2025

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The Evolution of Anxiety: How 2 Million Years Shaped Your Mind

Have you ever been anxious for seemingly small things? This blog explains how evolution has shaped how we experience anxiety today.

March 26, 2025

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The DSM-5 Explained: What Your Diagnosis Really Means

Have you received a mental health diagnosis and wondered what it means? This blog explains how the DSM-5 defines mental health disorders.

Nathaly Bernstein October 9, 2025

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The Evolution of Anxiety: How 2 Million Years Shaped Your Mind

Have you ever been anxious for seemingly small things? This blog explains how evolution has shaped how we experience anxiety today.

Nathaly Bernstein March 26, 2025

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Biphobia Explained: What It Is and How It Affects Mental Health [Video]

Do you struggle with feeling valid in your bisexuality? Watch this video blog to better understand biphobia and bi erasure.

By Emily D'AmoreJune 25, 2026

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Four Ways to be an LGBTQ+ Ally Beyond Pride Month

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community can be more than showing up during Pride month. This blog includes how to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year long.

By Don McCarthy - NYC TherapistJune 18, 2026

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How to Cope with LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Microaggressions

Have you experienced LGBTQ+ discrimination or microaggressions? Read this blog to learn how to better cope and receive support.

By Kuzé DavilaJune 11, 2026

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Biphobia Explained: What It Is and How It Affects Mental Health [Video]

Do you struggle with feeling valid in your bisexuality? Watch this video blog to better understand biphobia and bi erasure.

By Emily D'Amore — June 25, 2026

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Four Ways to be an LGBTQ+ Ally Beyond Pride Month

Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community can be more than showing up during Pride month. This blog includes how to be an LGBTQ+ ally all year long.

By Don McCarthy - NYC Therapist — June 18, 2026

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How to Cope with LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Microaggressions

Have you experienced LGBTQ+ discrimination or microaggressions? Read this blog to learn how to better cope and receive support.

By Kuzé Davila — June 11, 2026

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5 Signs Political Stress Is Impacting Your Mental Health [Video]

Do you find yourself reading the news and feeling overwhelmed? This video blog shares signs that political stress is impacting mental health.

By Andrew Gordon — June 4, 2026

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Can AI Therapy Replace a Real Therapist?

Have you ever used chatGPT as your therapist? This blog explores AI therapy and how it can be helpful, but it can't replace a real therapist.

By Sam Fogarty — May 28, 2026

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Can Trauma be Passed Down? Understanding Intergenerational Trauma

Have you noticed the impacts of intergenerational trauma? This blog explores how trauma can be passed down in families and how to heal.

By Julie Hoffmann — May 21, 2026

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