Even when people have access to mental health care, getting an appointment when they actually need it is often a challenge. This impacts how quickly you start to feel better, as well as the likelihood of solutions actually working.
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Everyone deserves therapy that prioritizes the most important aspects of your identity. It’s time to look beyond cultural competence to cultural humility.
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If you’re asking yourself that question, it’s probably time to open up a conversation. Monique Vorous, PsyD, offers some guidance for figuring out if those extra pandemic cocktails have gotten out of hand.
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Mindfulness may feel like an overly simplistic way to manage our emotions, stress and anxiety. But research shows it may be one of our most effective tools.
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David White, a seasoned financial executive who’s led multiple companies through rapid growth, has been named Octave’s new Chief Financial Officer.
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The pandemic left us especially vulnerable to the long-term impacts of loneliness but staying connected may be more important than you realize.
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Research shows that American workers are more burned out than ever before. Octave therapist Julie Siegel, LCSW, gives tangible ways we can create a healthier relationship with our work.
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The psychological impact of learning that your life may no longer continue on the path you imagined for yourself often triggers a deep confusion and isolation that needs to be managed as much as the physical illness.
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70% of adults will experience some type of traumatic event in their life, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be traumatized.
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Octave is expanding its partnership with Aetna to provide in-network coverage in California. The partnership now covers nearly 3 million lives across Octave’s markets.
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Finding your first job as a new grad can be challenging – Octave therapist, Nili Askari, LMFT, walks you through healthy coping strategies to get you through this transitional period.
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While we cannot change the people we love, we can change the way we address their needs.
Read MoreEating disorders are complicated – but stigma and misconceptions are only part of the reason.
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Virtual work is here to stay, but it doesn’t mean your career should suffer.
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People-pleasing can be insidious in our relationships and hard to break away from, as it’s often linked to early childhood dynamics that keep us feeling safe.
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Even for those fortunate enough to access care, the biggest hurdle can sometimes be our own mental and emotional readiness.
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After two years in the pandemic, feelings of hopelessness are expected - but there are ways to shift our mindsets.
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Values connect us to our purpose - and they ensure we are spending our time as aligned with ourselves as possible.
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Family relationships are complicated, and the approaching holidays come with a distinct set of expectations — navigating them isn’t easy.
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Co-Founder and CEO Sandeep Acharya reflects on the lessons that have shifted and shaped how we approach our mission and what we need to do next.
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