Talkspace Author Ashley Ertel

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

6 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Side Effects of Zoloft to Be Aware of

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Apr 03, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Zoloft, or sertraline, is an antidepressant prescription and a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drug used to treat…

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

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Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Prozac During Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Apr 03, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Depression in women is serious. It’s a mental health condition that can affect any woman at any age.…

Traumatized young woman sitting on the floor

Published on: 02 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

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Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

The Different Types of Trauma Explained

Published on: 02 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Feb 02, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Trauma is a psychological response to an event or series of events that cause physical, emotional, and/or mental…

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Published on: 30 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Veteran & Military Mental Health Conditions: What You Need to Know

Published on: 30 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Jan 30, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

During military service, service members are often exposed to violence, threats to personal safety, and other traumatic events.…

Faceless people scolding discontent black girl

Published on: 24 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Racial Imposter Syndrome: A Racial Identity Crisis

Published on: 24 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Jan 24, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

When a person’s internal racial identity doesn’t match what others see, it can lead to a form of…

worried middle aged man sitting in living room

Published on: 23 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Guilt vs. Shame: What’s the Difference?

Published on: 23 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Jan 23, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Guilt and shame often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same thing. While guilt…

Published on: 29 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

How to Heal from Emotional Abuse

Published on: 29 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Sep 29, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Even though emotional abuse doesn’t leave you with physical wounds, it can still cause significant damage. Living through…

Published on: 23 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

24 Ways to Prevent Burnout

Published on: 23 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Sep 23, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

When life’s demands overburden you and stress in the workplace piles up, it can leave you emotionally and…

Published on: 31 Aug 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

The Root of Anger & What Causes It

Published on: 31 Aug 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Aug 31, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Anger is a common emotion that everyone experiences at some point or another in life. It’s a useful…

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Published on: 14 Jul 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Your Insurance Guide to Using HSA for Therapy

Published on: 14 Jul 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Jul 14, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Updated 6/3/2023 A health savings account (HSA) can be a great way to help pay for health care…