Yes, Caffeine Withdrawal is an official diagnosis in the DSM-5-TR! Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world, acting as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant (Curatolo & Robertson, 1983). Found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, sodas, chocolate, and even some medications, caffeine has a long and
“I told her once I wasn’t good at anything. She told me survival is a talent.” ― Susanna Kaysen, Girl, Interrupted 🧠 The History of Borderline Personality Disorder: From Confusion to Compassion Explore the history of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). From its first mention in 1938 to modern-day treatment and awareness,
TRIGGER WARNING - DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE September quietly carries deep meaning for millions of people. It's not just about the changing seasons; September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month. These campaigns hope to bring awareness to communities, encourage open and honest conversations while reducing
Hey everyone, Apologies for the recent radio silence. Things have been a bit hectic behind the scenes, and I haven’t been able to post as regularly as I’d like. Thanks so much for your patience and for sticking around. The good news? New content is coming very soon!
Therapists are burnt out, but that’s not their clients’ fault. Burnout and compassion fatigue are, unfortunately, common parts of any service that provides care to people. Therapists provide crucial support and become strong connections in their clients’ lives, which may lead to compassion fatigue and burnout if therapists don’
Taking that first step toward starting therapy can be a scary. Many people wonder if there needs to be a serious concern for them to meet with a mental health provider. As a therapist, I hold the belief that any concern you wish to address could benefit from exploring with
Across the globe, around 2%–5% of adults experience symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that are connected to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Staley et al., 2024). With children in the U.S., an estimated 7 million (11.4%) children aged 3–17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD at
*content warning: discussion of suicide and abuse The history of mental health care is anything but pretty, and often unknown to the public. So, how did we get to the point where we now dedicate an entire month to mental health awareness? For centuries, mental health has been cloaked in
A blog project using the DSM-5-TR Have you ever found yourself wishing you had known more about certain diagnoses. Maybe wishing to know more of what they truly look like in real life, not just how they’re portrayed on the Hollywood screen? With this project, we aim to take
Where did the name, MentalSoup come from? I was eating lunch at work, having a nice break between client sessions when I started thinking about what I would like to write in my blog. Of course, I need to write about my expertise-mental health. Surprisingly, I was not eating soup.
Hi, and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. MentalSoup was born out of something personal, like most things that matter. As someone who has spent years both navigating my own mental health and working closely with others through theirs, I’ve often found myself wishing for a space