Cult-Like Dynamics in Modern Political Movements: A Closer Look at MAGA By Thom Delahunt, MS, LMFT
In recent years, mental health professionals and scholars of authoritarian psychology have raised alarms about the psychological mechanisms at play in certain political movements — most notably, the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. While it’s crucial to...
Reminiscing vs. Living in the Past: Knowing the Difference Can Change Your Life.
What is Reminiscing? It's natural to think about the past. Whether it’s remembering childhood summers, a meaningful relationship, or the feeling of success after overcoming a challenge, our memories help shape who we are. But there’s a critical difference between...
When Friends Disappear: Coping with the Mental Health Impact of Being Ghosted
The Silent Goodbye: What is Friendship Ghosting? We often hear about ghosting in the context of dating, but one of the most painful and often overlooked forms of ghosting happens within friendships. When a friend suddenly cuts off communication without explanation,...
When Support Saves Lives: The Truth About Trans Youth and Suicide
In recent years, conversations around mental health have become more open — and more urgent. Among the most vulnerable groups are transgender youth, who face unique challenges that too often go unspoken, ignored, or actively denied. The truth is hard but necessary to...
Understanding Loneliness and Friendships Post-COVID: A Therapeutic Perspective on Re-connection.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people expected a return to normal—social gatherings, spontaneous conversations, friendships that pick up where they left off. But for countless individuals, something feels off. The world has opened up again, but our social...
The Silent Struggle: Understanding Loneliness and Depression
Loneliness: More Than Just Being Alone Loneliness is not simply a lack of company. It’s a subjective, painful feeling that arises when there’s a gap between the social connections you desire and those you actually have. It can creep in during major life...