With finals officially behind them, many college students will be returning home with more than just a few loads of dirty laundry. Instead, they come carrying… Read more
OCD Group Therapy for Young Adults: ERP, ACT & Lasting Relief
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be both exhausting and confusing. Often referred to as “the doubting disorder,” the intrusive thoughts, urges, and repetitive behaviors it… Read more
How to be Kinder to Yourself and Others: Tips from a Clinical Expert
From news cycles to personal struggles, our world today is filled with stressors. It is only natural that these events may overwhelm us, leading us to… Read more
Clinical Case Study: Harnessing the Power of Family Therapy and Programming in Mental Health Treatment.
For families with young adults in mental health treatment, it may feel that family therapy or involvement is less essential—after all, aren’t they adults now? However… Read more
Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Panic Disorder (PD) in Young Adults
For young adults living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or panic disorder (PD), it can feel overwhelming on a daily basis. But what happens when the two… Read more
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): What You Need to Know about this Rare Condition and the Mental Health Impact of Cannabis Use Disorder
In recent years, the widespread debate surrounding the legalization and recreational use of cannabis has dominated headlines and discussions. And while the legalization of cannabis is… Read more
6 Warning Signs that Your Young Adult May Need Mental Health Treatment Support
When a young person is in the throes of a mental health crisis, timely and proactive treatment is crucial. Yet, in the tumultuous phase of young… Read more
Signs of Autism in Young Adults: Treatment Options
Imagine navigating life’s big milestones—college, new relationships, career aspirations—while grappling with a condition that is impacting your quality of life and has gone unrecognized for years… Read more
Understanding the Difference Between Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) in Young Adults
Young adulthood is marked by important periods of social connection. From meeting new friends in college to building rapport with colleagues at a first job, relationships… Read more
Identifying & Treating Eating Disorders Among Transgender Clients – A Conversation with Emil Smith
This article is a summary of a collaborative presentation led by The Dorm and Emil K. Smith, a former member and spokesperson for FEDUP, a collective… Read more