About Psychlinks
Psychlinks Psychology Self-Help & Mental Health Support Forum is a spam-free zone and we do promise to respect your privacy: How to join. How to post messages. Please note that, to protect the privacy of our forum community, some sections of this site are only visible to registered logged-in members.
- Threads
- 153
- Messages
- 1.2K
New Members: Introductions
Tell us a bit about yourself... as much or as little as you wish. How did you find this forum? What interests you about it? What else interests you? Have you seen my socks? Anything you like... :-)
- Threads
- 1.1K
- Messages
- 11K
General Support & Advice
Questions about current issues in your life
- Threads
- 190
- Messages
- 1.7K
** CRISIS RESOURCES **
Are you in crisis? These resources may help. Please post useful resources you find, either internet sites or help lines, here.
- Threads
- 18
- Messages
- 21
Psychology, Psychiatry, and Mental Health
General discussions about psychology, psychiatry, mental illness, and mental health issues.
- Threads
- 1.4K
- Messages
- 9.9K
Therapy, Therapists, and Self-Help
Therapists, theorists, types of therapy, approaches to therapy, preventative treatment, self-help, and self-therapy.
- Threads
- 1.5K
- Messages
- 11.8K
Medical Conditions, Health, and Mental Health
Medical conditions and health issues with implications for mental health and well-being.
- Threads
- 1.3K
- Messages
- 4K
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
News. Accurate information. Resources. Coping with anxiety, fear, and separation. Warnings. Scams.
- Threads
- 57
- Messages
- 157
Health Care, Medicare, Disability, ODSP, SSI
Access to medical and mental health care. Applying for or appealing government or private insurance disability plans: What you need, how long it will take, what you should and should not do.
- Threads
- 178
- Messages
- 1K
Mental Health in the Workplace and on Campus
Coping with workplace stress, depression, or harassment. Stress and depression in students: coping with school and campus life. Burnout and stress leave. Short-term sick leave or long-term disability, and returning to work after being on leave.
- Threads
- 266
- Messages
- 1.3K
Attitudes, Myths, Stigma, and Raising Awareness
Public attitudes toward mental illness. Myths about mental illness. The problem of stigma and the stigmatization of mental illness sufferers.
- Threads
- 608
- Messages
- 2K
Mental Health Information on the Internet
Recommended internet sources. How to evaluate health and mental health sites on the internet and in the media.
- Threads
- 217
- Messages
- 481
Technology, Health, and Mental Health
Effects of modern technology on physical, social, and mental health.
- Threads
- 438
- Messages
- 1.7K
Computers, Technology, and the Internet
Computers; computer security, software, and hardware; technology, the internet, and search engines.
- Threads
- 789
- Messages
- 2.8K
Anxiety, Stress, and Worrying
Anxiety disorders and stress management.
- Threads
- 688
- Messages
- 4.2K
Panic Disorder
Panic attacks, with and without agoraphobia
- Threads
- 139
- Messages
- 961
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder :: OCD
OCD - what it is and how to cope.
- Threads
- 421
- Messages
- 2.4K
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder :: PTSD
PTSD may result from a single traumatic experience or a series of incidents, including natural disasters, acts of violence, and childhood or adult abuse.
- Threads
- 324
- Messages
- 2.1K
Shyness & Social Anxiety
Coping with social situations including shyness, self-consciousness, and anxiety.
- Threads
- 156
- Messages
- 976
Depression, Dysthymia, Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression, dysthymia, and seasonal affective disorder - causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- Threads
- 1.2K
- Messages
- 7.2K
Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothymia
Bipolar Disorder or Manic-Depression - causes, symptoms, and treatment. Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorders. Cyclothymia.
- Threads
- 427
- Messages
- 2.1K
Suicide
Questions about suicide, suicidal thinking, and suicide prevention.
- Threads
- 469
- Messages
- 6.1K
Grief and Bereavement
How to cope, what to expect, finding support when you want it, finding help when you need it.
- Threads
- 263
- Messages
- 1.5K
Eating Disorders
General discussions about eating disorders, eating for comfort, eating as a coping mechanism, binge eating, compulsive eating, compulsive exercising, etc.
- Threads
- 578
- Messages
- 3K
Body Image and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body image issues and how they contribute to eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression.
- Threads
- 136
- Messages
- 702
Dieting, Nutrition, Supplements, Weight Management
Healthy and unhealthy weight management. Nutrition: What's good for you and what isn't? Popular diets - how good are they? Are they safe? Do they work? What works and doesn't work for you?
- Threads
- 470
- Messages
- 1.9K
Anger & Anger Management
From explosive rage including road rage to bottled up anger - finding appropriate and effective ways to express and disperse anger.
- Threads
- 159
- Messages
- 898
Bullying, Harassment, Interpersonal Violence
Bullies and their victims, fighting, aggressive behavior, harassment, and interpersonal violence.
- Threads
- 96
- Messages
- 282
Abuse, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse
Domestic violence, spousal abuse, child abuse - physical, sexual or emotional-psychological - it's all abuse and it's all destructive. See also Adult Survivors and Victims of Crime.
- Threads
- 298
- Messages
- 1.5K
Surviving Abuse or Dysfunctional Families
Adult Survivors of childhood abuse, adult abuse, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and Dysfunctional Families. See also Victims of Crime.
- Threads
- 169
- Messages
- 1.3K
Relationships
Dating, living together, marriage - helping relationships to grow and staying connected.
- Threads
- 997
- Messages
- 5.2K
Family and Friends
Questions about coping with or helping friends or family members.
- Threads
- 239
- Messages
- 1.8K
Self-Esteem, Self-Concept, Relating to Others
What is self-esteem? What is identity? What is self-concept? Problems with low self-esteem or negative self-concept. Introversion-Extraversion. HSPs. Abandonment.
- Threads
- 296
- Messages
- 1.6K
Pets and Pet Therapy
Pets as family, friends, support, and therapy, including Psychiatric Service Dogs.
- Threads
- 203
- Messages
- 1.1K
Parenting
Finding solutions to the challenges and worries of parenting and finding a balance between being a parent and just being YOU.
- Threads
- 563
- Messages
- 1.8K
Pregnancy, Infertility, Newborns, Toddlers
Planning pregnancy. Infertility. Miscarriage. Managing healthy pregnancies and very young infants and toddlers - for mom, dad, and the rest of the family. Managing depression, anxiety, and other disorders during pregnancy. Postpartum depression.
- Threads
- 130
- Messages
- 290
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Attention problems, impulsivity, hyperactivity: is it ADHD, or something else? Strategies for managing ADHD.
- Threads
- 319
- Messages
- 717
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Central Processing Disorders, and other learning disabilities: Diagnosis and Management.
- Threads
- 23
- Messages
- 41
Tourette Syndrome and Tourette Syndrome Plus
Tourette Syndrome and related tic disorders. There are several Associated or Comorbid Issues and Disorders that may be linked to Tourette Syndrome and subsumed under the category Tourette Syndrome Plus, including ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Depression, OCD, andOppositional Defiant Disorder & Behavior Problems.
- Threads
- 168
- Messages
- 618
Memory and Memory Disorders
Memory, amnesia, repressed memory, recovered memories, and false memory syndrome.
- Threads
- 137
- Messages
- 407
Sleep, Dreams, Insomnia
Sleep, dreaming, insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and other sleep disorders.
- Threads
- 331
- Messages
- 1.4K
Self-Injury
Self-injury, self-mutilation, cutting, etc.
- Threads
- 293
- Messages
- 2.5K
Dissociative Disorders
Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality) and other dissociative states or disorders
- Threads
- 76
- Messages
- 512
Other Disorders
Disorders not included in other categories.
- Threads
- 101
- Messages
- 432
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and related syndromes.
- Threads
- 525
- Messages
- 1.7K
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism, Asperger Syndrome, etc.
- Threads
- 213
- Messages
- 503
Personality Disorders: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, etc.
- Threads
- 67
- Messages
- 624
Antisocial Personality Disorder & Psychopathy
Also known as APD and Psychopathy.
- Threads
- 56
- Messages
- 275
Borderline Personality Disorder
Diagnosis and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Friends, partners, and family members of individuals with BPD.
- Threads
- 168
- Messages
- 859
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Partners and friends of Narcissists. Children of Narcissistic Parents.
- Threads
- 99
- Messages
- 943
Substance Use and Abuse :: Addictions
Alcohol and drug use or abuse, nicotine, caffeine, and other addictions.
- Threads
- 402
- Messages
- 2K
Marijuana, Cannabis
Risks of recreational marijuana use and abuse
- Threads
- 48
- Messages
- 154
Medical Marijuana and CBD
Evidence and lack of evidence for the use of medical marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) to treat medical and mental health conditions
- Threads
- 28
- Messages
- 69
Compulsive Behaviors & Behavioral Addictions
Compulsive gambling, compulsive internet behaviors, compulsive shopping, etc.
- Threads
- 94
- Messages
- 484
Prescription Medications and OTC Drugs
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs: How do they work? How long do you need to take them? What are common side effects and drug interactions?
- Threads
- 926
- Messages
- 5K
Alternative Medicine & Therapies - Natural Remedies
The pros and cons of herbal remedies, "natural" remedies, naturopathy, homeopathy, and other alternative approaches
- Threads
- 185
- Messages
- 438
Just for Fun
Humor, fun quizzes, quirks and quarks - fun stuff.
- Threads
- 2.2K
- Messages
- 17.7K
Just Chat
This is for light chat or conversation. If you are seeking support, do NOT post here. Instead, try General Support and Advice or a more specific category or forum.
- Threads
- 858
- Messages
- 10K
News and Current Issues
Current issues not necessarily related to mental health. Unusual or interesting items from the news; human interest stories; stories of inspiration, the weird and the wonderful; current events and issues such as climate change and tolerance.
- Threads
- 162
- Messages
- 604