Talkspace Author Jessica Bloom

therapist looks traumatized during a session

Published on: 28 Oct 2020

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Do Therapists Struggle to Counsel Clients on Trauma They’re Experiencing Themselves?

Published on: 28 Oct 2020

Written byJessica Bloom
Oct 28, 2020

When you’re working with a therapist, the time is yours. You shouldn’t be concerned or worried about how…

Kid staring at the computer concerned about Cyberbullying

Published on: 20 Oct 2020

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The Long-term Consequences of Bullying and Cyberbullying

Published on: 20 Oct 2020

Written byJessica Bloom
Oct 20, 2020

Let’s be clear — cyberbullying is a serious issue. Due to its long-term effects on individuals, researchers have…

Published on: 29 Sep 2020

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What’s the Difference Between Prolonged PTSD and Anxiety?

Published on: 29 Sep 2020

Written byJessica Bloom
Sep 29, 2020

After a traumatic event, it’s not uncommon to feel symptoms of anxiety. When your world has turned upside…

Published on: 10 Sep 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Why National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is Important

Published on: 10 Sep 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byJessica Bloom
Sep 10, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Content Warning: This article discusses suicide but we believe difficult conversations around how best to discuss mental health…

Published on: 07 Aug 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Managing Coronavirus-Related Anger

Published on: 07 Aug 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byJessica Bloom
Aug 07, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

According to an analysis of tweets about coronavirus, many of us have experienced an emotional shift from fear…

a couple of friends taking a picture together on the street

Published on: 24 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

How to Reconnect With Friends Safely and Save Your Mental Health

Published on: 24 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byJessica Bloom
Jul 24, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

To limit the spread of COVID-19, we’ve spent months physically distant from our friends. We tried to stay…

Published on: 14 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Will We Miss Lockdown? How to Hold Onto the Lessons We’ve Learned

Published on: 14 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byJessica Bloom
Jul 14, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Although many of us spent months waiting for government-enforced lockdown restrictions to end, the current situation is bittersweet…

Published on: 13 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How To Control Worrying Thoughts When You Have Too Much Time On Your Hands

Published on: 13 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byJessica Bloom
Jul 13, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

You may have heard the expression, “The devil makes work for idle hands,” which means when we have…

Published on: 11 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Why We Can’t Agree On Anything About Coronavirus

Published on: 11 Jul 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byJessica Bloom
Jul 11, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

If there’s one thing about COVID-19 we can agree on, it’s that we don’t always agree. There are…