Talkspace Author Ashley Ertel

Published on: 22 Sep 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

7 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder

Published on: 22 Sep 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Sep 22, 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Borderline personality disorder vs. bipolar disorder — what’s the difference? What are the symptoms? What options are available…

Published on: 22 Sep 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

8 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Bipolar Disorder vs. Depression: How Do They Differ?

Published on: 22 Sep 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Sep 22, 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Bipolar disorder and depression are similar in a number of ways, including several shared symptoms. In fact, some…

Published on: 28 Apr 2021

3 minute read

Ask a Therapist: How Do I Deal with Thoughts of Suicide?

Published on: 28 Apr 2021

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Apr 28, 2021

Our Council of Experts are available each week to offer insight, guidance, and tips to answer your questions.…

Published on: 04 Mar 2021

4 minute read

Ask a Therapist: How Can I Hold on to Hope When I’ve Been Feeling Lonely For So Long?

Published on: 04 Mar 2021

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Mar 04, 2021

Our Council of Experts are available each week to offer insight, guidance, and tips to answer your questions.…

Published on: 09 Nov 2020

4 minute read

Ask A Therapist: Advice for a First Year College Student

Published on: 09 Nov 2020

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Nov 09, 2020

Our Council of Experts are available each week to offer insight, guidance, and tips to answer your questions.…

Published on: 11 May 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

4 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

What If You Have Crippling Anxiety Even WITHOUT a Pandemic?

Published on: 11 May 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
May 11, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

As a therapist to several people navigating long-standing anxiety, this is the narrative that I have heard dozens…

Published on: 23 Apr 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

3 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Staying Mentally Tough During COVID-19

Published on: 23 Apr 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Apr 23, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

As we are well into our first month (over a month for many of us) of physical distancing,…

coronavirus-holidays-celebrating-traditions

Published on: 08 Apr 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

3 minute read

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

4 Tips for Memorable Holidays During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Published on: 08 Apr 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Apr 08, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

We have now been in various states of isolation or quarantine for about a month. That’s right, a…

Published on: 03 Jan 2019

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Impulsive Behaviors: Examples, Causes, & How to Control It

Published on: 03 Jan 2019

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Jan 03, 2019

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Updated on 2/1/2023 What is impulsive behavior? Impulsive behavior is a term used to describe acting on impulse…