Summer is supposed to be the season of sunshine, freedom, relaxation, and fun—so why are you so drained? If you feel like you’re running on empty when you thought you’d be carefree, summer burnout might be to blame. It’s a real phenomenon, and it can seriously impact your life and well-being.  Burnout during the summer months isn’t talked about or recognized as much as other types of burnout (like when it’s work-related). Summer burnout is the emotional, physical, and mental talk

If your kids go from laughing together to yelling over who gets the blue cup, you’re not alone. Sibling rivalry is a normal part of growing up, but when the conflicts become constant, the daily family drama is exhausting for everyone involved. Sibling relationships are some of the longest and most influential ones in our lives. They shape how kids learn to communicate, handle emotions, and resolve conflict. In fact, research shows that ongoing rivalry and unresolved conflict can impact talk

While divorce can be challenging, it is often the healthiest decision when relationships become unhealthy or unsafe. Parents may choose to divorce for a variety of reasons, including infidelity, ongoing conflict, substance use, domestic violence, or other deeply personal challenges. For many families, ending a difficult marriage brings relief and opens the door to a more stable and peaceful environment for everyone involved. Still, even when it’s the right decision, divorce can affect children differently, and teenagers may be especially talk

Does it ever feel like some days you’re on the same wavelength as your partner, and others, you’re living parallel lives under the same roof? The subtle signs of emotional distance in a relationship don’t mean your relationship is beyond repair. However, if you start to notice them, it might be time to tune in, reflect, and take action. Maybe it’s the slow accumulation of daily stressors or the small but mounting missed opportunities for connection. Maybe it’s one big talk

There aren’t many losses in life that compare to grief after suicide. It’s intense, unique, and devastating. Many people can’t understand this type of grief unless they’ve experienced it themselves. Suicide grief is complicated and can be more isolating than other forms of grief. Your pain might feel so deep that it seems like you’ll never find a way through. The truth is, there’s no “right” way to experience suicide grieving, but there are ways to care for yourself as talk

You may have carried it quietly for years—the feeling that you’re somehow not enough or that parts of your identity should be hidden or left behind. It might show up as shame when you look in the mirror, discomfort when you speak your native language, or the belief that success means fitting into spaces that weren’t made for you. These feelings can be a sign of internalized racism. In this article, we’ll explore what internalized racism looks like, where it talk

Homelessness isn’t always black and white. In fact, for most unhoused people, it doesn’t look like the images we see on the evening news at all. It might mean couch-surfing with a friend after getting kicked out of the house or sleeping in the car after a late shift. You might have a phone and a job, but just no address to call home right now. Whatever homelessness looks like for you—or how you got there—it’s not easy, and you talk

Knowing how to write therapy notes is a critical part of being an effective therapist. That said, for many mental health professionals, keeping up with documentation can be one of the biggest therapist challenges. Therapy session notes are more than just a formality, though—they’re your clinical, legal, and ethical responsibility.  Therapy notes are crucial for delivering high-quality care and monitoring client progress. They also help you coordinate with other providers and offer protection for your practice. If you’re struggling to talk

A note about AI: On the Talkspace blog, we aim to provide trustworthy coverage of all the mental health topics people might be curious about by delivering science-backed, clinician-reviewed information. Our articles on artificial intelligence (AI) and how this emerging technology may intersect with mental health and healthcare are designed to educate and add insights to this cultural conversation. We believe that therapy, at its core, is focused on the therapeutic connection between human therapists and our members. At Talkspace, we talk

A note about AI: On the Talkspace blog we aim to provide trustworthy coverage of all the mental health topics people might be curious about, by delivering science-backed, clinician-reviewed information. Our articles on artificial intelligence (AI) and how this emerging technology may intersect with mental health and healthcare are designed to educate and add insights to this cultural conversation. We believe that therapy, at its core, is focused around the therapeutic connection between human therapists and our members. At Talkspace talk

The work you do in therapy doesn’t stop when your session does. What you do in between your appointments can matter just as much as the time you spend with your therapist. This is the time to reflect, try new skills, and care for your emotional well-being in your everyday life.  Sometimes, it might even feel like therapy isn’t helping, but what you do between sessions can make a big difference. Using that time intentionally can help build on the talk

The sun is out, the weather is perfect, and yet, you’re sitting at home feeling guilty about letting another beautiful day slip away. Summer has a way of turning up the volume on everything, including the pressure to be social and spontaneous. If you find yourself spending more time alone or you’re simply not feeling the “good vibes” everyone else seems to be taking part in, the summertime can end up feeling surprisingly isolating.  Whether you’re navigating a solo summer talk