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Darcey Pittman

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Darcey Pittman is a writer and mental health advocate based in Brooklyn, NY. She has written for The Mighty, Yahoo, Adweek, Beating Eating Disorders, Invisible Illness, and Highly Sensitive Refuge, among other publications. Darcey is a graduate of New York University’s Journalism Institute. Learn more about her work at darceypittman.com.
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Published on: 26 Apr 2021
  • 8 minute read

Introverts vs Extroverts: Do They Handle Mental Health Differently?

Published on: 26 Apr 2021
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Apr 26, 2021
There’s no denying that as an introvert, I need my alone time for the sake of my mental…
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Published on: 19 Apr 2021
  • 7 minute read

How Therapy Can Help Treat Addiction

Published on: 19 Apr 2021
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Apr 19, 2021
Addiction can turn your life upside down. It affects not only the person struggling with the addiction but…
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Published on: 17 Feb 2021
  • 9 minute read

Tips for Processing The Last Year While We’re STILL in a Pandemic

Published on: 17 Feb 2021
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Feb 17, 2021
It’s February 2021 and in the first seconds of waking up, I forget for a fleeting moment we’ve…
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Published on: 05 Feb 2021
  • 7 minute read

Agoraphobia: What Is It and How Is It Treated?

Published on: 05 Feb 2021
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Feb 05, 2021
Any tourist or local of New York City who has visited the iconic Times Square can tell you…
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Published on: 22 Jan 2021
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Signs You’re Exhausted

Published on: 22 Jan 2021
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Jan 22, 2021
It seems our workaholic society is full of over-caffeinated and under-rested people. It can be hard to get…
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Published on: 29 Dec 2020
  • 6 minute read

Everything You Need to Know About Manic Episodes

Published on: 29 Dec 2020
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Dec 29, 2020
We might all enjoy the feeling of an elevated mood from time to time, but for those who…
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Published on: 26 Dec 2020
  • 7 minute read

What Is Bipolar 1 Disorder and How Is It Treated?

Published on: 26 Dec 2020
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Dec 26, 2020
Experiencing emotional highs and lows is a normal part of being human. For those with bipolar disorder though,…
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Published on: 05 Dec 2020
  • 9 minute read

Everything You Need to Know About Willpower

Published on: 05 Dec 2020
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Dec 05, 2020
Willpower is something we all need yet never seem to have enough of. Temptations abound as we strive…
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Published on: 13 Nov 2020
  • 9 minute read

What Is Secure Attachment and How Does It Develop?

Published on: 13 Nov 2020
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Nov 13, 2020
Human connection is fundamental to our health and well-being. We are all impacted by those we keep close…
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Published on: 29 Oct 2020
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What Is Humanistic Therapy?

Published on: 29 Oct 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byDarcey Pittman
  • Oct 29, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Updated 11/10/2022 Humanistic therapy rests on the belief that every human is born with unique potential that, with…

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