Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavior

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Dreams About Sharks: Meaning, Symbolism and Common Scenarios

Dreams About Sharks Explained Are you having dreams about sharks? Trying to understand their meaning and symbolism? Did you dream about a shark biting you? If the answer is yes, you’ve come to the right […]

What Dreams About Rats Mean

John D. Moore

DREAMING ABOUT RATS Having dreams about rats? Wondering what rats mean in your dreams? Trying to understand what they symbolize? As a counselor and educator, I can tell you that people dream about rats more […]

Dreams About Death: What Does Dying in a Dream Mean?

John D. Moore

Dreams About Death and Dying Dreams about death can feel extremely disturbing. If you have ever dreamed that you suddenly died, you already know how frightening and realistic the experience can seem. The same holds […]

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Prison Rape Survivor Story: Male Sexual Assault, Trauma, and Recovery

Guy Counseling Contributor

Originally published September 2022 | Updated July 2026 Content Warning: This article contains a firsthand account of sexual assault and may be triggering for survivors. Understanding Male Sexual Assault in Prison Sexual violence in correctional facilities […]

What Dreams About Your Crush Mean

John D. Moore

Eric, 34, hadn’t had a dream stick with him in years. Then one night his brain served up a coworker he’d never so much as flirted with, taking his hand at a party that didn’t […]

10 Irrational Thinking Patterns That Increase Anxiety

John D. Moore

When the same thought keeps circling back, it’s worth asking whether it’s true — or just familiar. Irrational thinking — it’s a term you’ve probably heard tossed around, but what does it actually mean? And […]

What Is Male Depression?

John D. Moore

Male Depression: A Closer Look I get the question a lot: “What is male depression?” As a men’s therapist in Chicago, I see firsthand how men experience depression in ways that often go unrecognized or […]

Learn how hypnotherapy may help with anxiety Struggling with anxiety? Wondering if hypnotherapy can help you with problems like panic attacks, phobias, and fears? Hoping to find a natural way to feel calmer? If the […]