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Bisma Anwar, LMHC

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Bisma Anwar, LPC, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Team Lead for the Talkspace Council of Mental Health Experts. She has worked in various mental health settings such as hospitals, clinics, non-profit organizations, and mental health startups. A major focus in her work is anxiety management and helping her clients develop healthy coping skills, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Buzzfeed, Well + Good, Bustle, and Self magazine.
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Published on: 26 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

3 Different Types of Stress & How to Tell the Difference

Published on: 26 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Sep 26, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Stress is the body’s natural response to challenges, pressure, and threats. While it is a normal part of…
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Published on: 24 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Stress Therapy: A Helpful Guide

Published on: 24 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Aug 24, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Updated 11/15/23 While stress is a normal part of life, it can have serious, adverse effects when not…
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Published on: 23 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
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Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Anticipatory Grief: Signs, Causes, & Coping Tips

Published on: 23 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Aug 23, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
Whether it is disenfranchised grief, prolonged grief disorder, or even pet grief, everyone experiences grief at some point…
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Published on: 27 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

The Asexuality Spectrum: Understanding the Different Types of Asexual

Published on: 27 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Jul 27, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Updated 03/21/24 Discussions about sexual orientation are often focused on sexual attraction toward a specific gender. However, some…
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Published on: 29 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • 11 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

The Correlation Between Social Media and Mental Health

Published on: 29 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Jun 29, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Updated 6/3/2023 Social media use among young people and old is the epitome of a double-edged sword. With…
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Published on: 07 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

How to Talk to Your Children About School Mass Shootings

Published on: 07 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Jun 07, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Trigger Warning: Below we discuss some difficult and disturbing topics that can be triggering for some people. If…
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Published on: 31 May 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

10 Signs You Need a Mental Health Day

Published on: 31 May 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • May 31, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Wondering if you should take a mental health day? You’re not alone. Research shows that today’s workforce, across…
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Published on: 25 May 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Radical Acceptance: Definition & How It Can Help

Published on: 25 May 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • May 25, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
The radical acceptance definition is the key to overcoming emotional pain. Radical acceptance can happen only once you…
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Published on: 05 May 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Journaling for Mental Health: A Therapist’s Guide

Published on: 05 May 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • May 05, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
Updated 03/21/2023 Journaling has long been recognized as an effective way to reduce stress, help with depression and…
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Published on: 27 Apr 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

4 Common DBT Therapy Techniques

Published on: 27 Apr 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Apr 27, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Updated on 3/9/2023 Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy). More specifically, it’s an…

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