Welcome to My Mental Health Blog

I've always enjoyed writing and I love to write about mental health, wellness and personal growth. My articles also reflect my approaches to treatment, therapy and healing. My content is a good reflection of how I practice and how I work.

We're Losing a Generation of Young Men

There is an ever growing issue of young men who aren't growing up and launching into adulthood. It's a complicated problem with a lot of moving parts. When this problem develops, parents can feel powerless to solve it.

Scott M Carter, CMHC

3 days ago7 min read

It's Imperative to Have a Good Relationship With Your Kids

Your relationship with your kids is your greatest asset. Here's how to make it strong.

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Aug 2610 min read

9 Benefits of Shadow Work

And three crucial attitudes There's a lot of buzz around shadow work these days. Most people who are seeking more information about it...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Aug 128 min read

How to Take Social Media Away From Your Teenagers

Parents are woefully uneducated about the harm social media is doing Before you saw the title of this article or decided to open it, you...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Jul 2311 min read

We're Looking at Mental Health All Wrong

We need to adopt a new perspective for mental wellness and treatment More and more people are challenging the notion that therapy is...

Scott Carter

Mar 7, 202413 min read

Internal Family Systems Therapy Might Offer Better Solutions for Borderline Personality Disorder

This therapy modality may help us get to the core of this complex mental illness Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD has been...

Scott Carter

Feb 19, 202412 min read

Navigating the Confusing World of Ketamine Treatment

And how ketamine could be the right answer for your mental health I know that by now, many people have heard of ketamine and they know...

Scott Carter

Sep 11, 202310 min read

Why do Men do so Poorly in Therapy?

How the Mental Health Industry is Failing Men and Boys I recently listened to the super viral song by a young man who calls himself...

Scott Carter

Aug 29, 202317 min read

Finding Healing From Toxic Perfectionism

Our culture of criticism is harmful to our mental health and our relationships I recently saw a quote that really tied something together...

Scott Carter

Aug 21, 202315 min read

The Plague of Overthinking

Overthinking is likely the source of many issues in your life There are a multitude of issues that are giving people a lot of trouble...

Scott Carter

Aug 11, 202313 min read

Therapy and Coaching Are a Match Made in Heaven

Therapy has many drawbacks and limitations; it's sadly not that effective Earlier in 2023 I had almost entirely made up my mind to let my...

Scott Carter

Aug 9, 20239 min read

Depression and Anxiety Are Very Treatable Mental Disorders

You will notice improvements if you apply specific tactics and skills I've been in the mental health industry for nearly a quarter of a...

Scott Carter

Aug 1, 20237 min read

The Truth About Narcissistic Trauma

This trauma can have devastating psychological affects Narcissistic trauma isn't really talked about and it's rarely even recognized by...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Jun 6, 20238 min read

We, In Fact, Have Good Reasons to be Depressed

And we need to change our outlook and approach to it We are overwhelmed with depression. It's become so commonplace and pervasive that...

Scott Carter

Apr 21, 20239 min read

Setting the Tone for Effective Psychedelic Therapy

Five things you need to know before you journey Many may not know that there is a group that was recently pushing a bill in the state...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Mar 24, 20235 min read

If Your Teen is Struggling it Doesn't Mean You've Failed as a Parent

I think sometimes as adults we forget about how difficult it can be to be a teenager and the challenges that come with it. Most teens...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Feb 22, 20234 min read

Why I Support Psychedelics as a Therapeutic Intervention for Mental Health

And why you should too If you've been paying attention to the psychedelic movements then you've noticed that we're experiencing a...

Scott Carter

Feb 2, 202310 min read

How to Support Someone Who Is Suicidal

It's much more simple than you might think I sat down to write this article after having a phone call with my mom who called to tell me...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Dec 21, 20226 min read

21 Ways to Practice Self-love

Unwrapping this impractical and confusing endeavor We always hear these things... "be yourself," "find yourself," "self-care" and "love...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Dec 10, 20228 min read

Teen Boys are a High Suicide Risk

If you have a son, you should be concerned; here's what you should be doing Years ago I was working in a school based mental health...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Dec 7, 20229 min read

Welcome to My Mental Health Blog

We're Losing a Generation of Young Men

It's Imperative to Have a Good Relationship With Your Kids

9 Benefits of Shadow Work

How to Take Social Media Away From Your Teenagers

We're Looking at Mental Health All Wrong

Internal Family Systems Therapy Might Offer Better Solutions for Borderline Personality Disorder

Navigating the Confusing World of Ketamine Treatment

Why do Men do so Poorly in Therapy?

Finding Healing From Toxic Perfectionism

The Plague of Overthinking

Therapy and Coaching Are a Match Made in Heaven

Depression and Anxiety Are Very Treatable Mental Disorders

The Truth About Narcissistic Trauma

We, In Fact, Have Good Reasons to be Depressed

Setting the Tone for Effective Psychedelic Therapy

If Your Teen is Struggling it Doesn't Mean You've Failed as a Parent

Why I Support Psychedelics as a Therapeutic Intervention for Mental Health

How to Support Someone Who Is Suicidal

21 Ways to Practice Self-love

Teen Boys are a High Suicide Risk

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