UMatter Blog

Recognizing abuse is important for preventing escalation. Abuse can happy in any relationship including couples, families, coworkers, friends, and anyone you interact with. Relationships are all...

Anxiety is a normal human emotion. It can even be helpful, motivating us to avoid danger or prepare for important events. But when anxiety becomes excessive, persistent, and starts to interfere with...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating condition. Intrusive thoughts and the urge to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions) can significantly impact daily life. But there is...

Effective communication is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Yet, for many, navigating couples communication, especially during disagreements, can feel like trying to decipher a foreign...

Every parent longs to raise happy, well-adjusted children. But with a million voices offering advice, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. One of the most significant factors influencing your child's...

Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a common mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations. People with social anxiety often worry excessively about being...

The aftermath of narcissistic abuse can feel like a warzone within. You may be grappling with self-doubt, questioning your sanity, and struggling to understand how someone you cared about could...

Body image. It's a concept that can feel like a constant companion, whispering insecurities in one ear and highlighting perceived flaws in the other. But what exactly is body image, and how can we...

Alright, let's be real for a sec. Being a parent is, well, bananas. It's the most rewarding, hilarious, heart-exploding experience you'll ever have, but let's not sugarcoat it – it's also...

Everyone has thoughts that are negative in nature from one time to another but when these thoughts become excessive and are difficult to see beyond, it is considered a cognitive distortion. Managing...