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Mental Health Guides

Explore our central guides hub to find specialized mental health tools, research, and support. From advanced neurobiology and telehealth best practices to targeted resources for veterans, growing families, and mental health professionals, this directory connects you with the specialized knowledge you need to navigate care confidently.

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

PUBLISHED: 09/09/2026 | UPDATED: 10/28/2026

Authored by: Adil Maqbool, MD | Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS

Although it is not yet a formal diagnosis, pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is recognized as a profile within autism. Researchers...

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Perinatal Mental Health

PUBLISHED: 06/05/2025 | UPDATED: 10/28/2026

Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS | Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

Pregnancy and being a new parent can bring buckets of joy. But it can also present many challenges, some of...

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Resources for Professionals

PUBLISHED: 03/27/2025 | UPDATED: 02/19/2026

Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS | Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

Would you feel comfortable talking about your mental health at work? If the answer is ‘no’, then you’re not alone....

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Self-Help

PUBLISHED: 04/14/2025 | UPDATED: 04/01/2026

Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS | Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

Strategies for Mental Health and Wellness

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Telehealth for Mental Health

PUBLISHED: 03/27/2025 | UPDATED: 04/27/2026

Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS | Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

Can getting help for your mental health really be as easy as opening your laptop? You don’t need to sit...

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The Neurobiology of Mental Health

PUBLISHED: 04/13/2026 | UPDATED: 05/14/2026

Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip | Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS

No matter if you’re living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health issue, what you feel has roots in...

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Treatment Plan Guide

PUBLISHED: 04/04/2025 | UPDATED: 04/23/2026

Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS | Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

Emotional pain sometimes becomes a mix of lingering heaviness, a sudden drop in energy, or a wave of sadness that...

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What Is Horticultural Therapy?

PUBLISHED: 07/08/2025 | UPDATED: 04/01/2026

Authored by: Jayme Wium | Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

Horticultural therapy highlights the benefits of gardening for mental health. But what is horticultural therapy? It can look different for...

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Your Legal Rights in Mental Health Treatment

PUBLISHED: 03/19/2025 | UPDATED: 09/11/2026

Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS | Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

An Overview for Patients and Families

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