Talkspace Author Bisma Anwar

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Zoloft and Weight Gain: All You Need to Know

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Apr 03, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Zoloft, also known as sertraline, is an antidepressant medication used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health…

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Zoloft During Pregnancy: All You Need to Know

Published on: 03 Apr 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Apr 03, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Zoloft is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It’s commonly prescribed to…

How Much is Prozac With & Without Insurance

Published on: 30 Mar 2023

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How Much is Prozac With & Without Insurance?

Published on: 30 Mar 2023

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Mar 30, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 13% of adults used some form…

How Much is Lexapro With & Without Insurance

Published on: 30 Mar 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

How Much is Lexapro With & Without Insurance?

Published on: 30 Mar 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Mar 30, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

Lexapro has been proven in clinical studies to be effective in treating conditions like generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)…

How to Deal With Grieving the Loss of a Spouse

Published on: 21 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

How to Deal with Grieving the Loss of a Spouse

Published on: 21 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Feb 21, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Olga Molina, D.S.W., LCSW

The death of a spouse is one of life’s most difficult and painful experiences. Losing a spouse can…

Pretty Woman walking down the street, frowning

Published on: 10 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

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Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

How to Deal with Being Sexually Assaulted or Raped

Published on: 10 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Feb 10, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD

Content Warning: Sexual violence and assault are discussed in this article. If you or a loved one is…

Therapist and group of patients in milieu therapy

Published on: 02 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

What is Milieu Therapy?

Published on: 02 Feb 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Feb 02, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Milieu therapy (MT) is a therapeutic treatment approach for mental health conditions. This therapeutic modality relies heavily on…

Published on: 27 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Self-Sabotaging in a Relationship: Signs, Causes, & How to Stop It

Published on: 27 Jan 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Jan 27, 2023

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Updated 8/15/25 Quick Summary: As humans, we all crave intimacy and social connection. For some people, though, intimacy…

Published on: 04 Oct 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

How to Communicate Better in a Relationship

Published on: 04 Oct 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Oct 04, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Updated 12/13/2024 Even though communication is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship, it’s something that many people —…

Published on: 03 Oct 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

How to Deal with Verbally Abusive Parents

Published on: 03 Oct 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Oct 03, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Abuse can take many forms — this includes (the often-ignored) verbal abuse. Although you may not get physical…