What are people typing into search bars about their mental health this fall? Searches for words like "anhedonia" and "rumination" are surging, interest in therapy for men is up 56%, and more Americans than ever have seen a therapist. Here's what the 2026 data shows, and what it means if you're the one searching.
Unwanted, disturbing thoughts pop into almost everyone's mind — but few people talk about it. Here's what intrusive thoughts actually mean, why your brain generates them, and when they signal something worth addressing in therapy.
Anxiety and stress remain the #1 reason people start therapy — but a growing number are also reaching out specifically because of financial stress. At the same time, access to care has actually gotten harder even as demand rises, and cost remains the biggest barrier people face. The good news: stigma is dropping fast, and care is becoming more flexible than the old once-a-week model ever was. Here's what's changed, and what it means if you've been thinking about starting.
A promotion, a diagnosis, a divorce, a new baby — even changes you wanted can leave you asking, "Who am I now?" Learn why identity shifts feel so unsettling, and how steady therapeutic support can help you navigate them without rushing yourself.