Morgan Blair

Morgan Blair

M.A., LPCC

Morgan Blair is a freelance writer and licensed mental health therapist. Morgan holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University in clinical mental health counseling and owns her own therapy practice in Denver, Colorado. Morgan runs her own private practice that specializes in working with and treating individuals who are recovering from eating disorders and trauma. Morgan is also a freelance writer on topics pertaining to eating disorders, mental health, and psychology. Her articles can be found in major publications including Psychology Today.


Education

Northwestern University

Master's degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling 2019 - 2020

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design 2013 - 2017


Articles worked on by Morgan Blair

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Although the symptoms of a panic attack may sometimes feel like a heart attack, you are not actually in any...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Antidepressants are a class of medications typically used to treat depression and may also be used in the treatment of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Anticonvulsants, or antiepileptics, are a class of medication that are typically used to treat epilepsy and seizures. They may also...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Anti-anxiety medication, also known as anxiolytics, are a class of medications typically used to treat a variety of anxiety disorders....

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Anxiety is a common feeling for many people and may be mild, moderate, or severe, with a severe and prolonged...

  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

People with anxiety often also deal with sleep disturbances. The anxiousness and worry experienced as part of an anxiety disorder...

  • Written by Sean Jackson
Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Supporting someone with anxiety can feel overwhelming at times. But learning how to help someone with anxiety doesn’t require that...

  • Written by Sean Jackson
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

It can be extremely difficult to see your loved one suffering with late-stage dementia. Coming to terms with their eventual...

  • Written by Samir Kadri
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Dementia is a syndrome that affects the brain, causing issues with several aspects of functioning such as memory and speech....

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Communicating with dementia patients requires care, tact, and patience. Using strategies like asking simple questions, giving them ample time to...

  • Written by Sean Jackson
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Dementia cannot be cured. Since dementia has many forms and causes, there is little chance of a singular “cure.” [1]...

  • Written by Sean Jackson
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Phobophobia is a fear of phobias or of being afraid and can occur following a traumatic event or due to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Megalophobia is an irrational and excessive fear of large objects, that can occur as a result of a negative experience...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Iatrophobia is an irrational and excessive fear of doctors and medical procedures, that can occur as a result of negative...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Cognitive disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause impairments in cognitive function. They may emerge because of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Worrying about health, work, money, or family forms part of everyday life. Temporary anxiety can stem from stressful or traumatic...

  • Written by Cristina Po Wenger
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Dating someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) might be intense, chaotic, and conflictive, due to their emotional instability, impulsive behaviour,...

  • Written by Cristina Po Wenger
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 28th Mar 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

A person diagnosed with Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) can find forming and maintaining relationships challenging. Experiencing strong feelings of inadequacy,...

  • Written by Samir Kadri
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 28th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Lisdexamfetamine, or Vyvanse, is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder...

  • Written by Sean Jackson
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 28th Mar 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Scopophobia is an intense fear of being watched or looked at and can occur following a traumatic event or due...

Medically Reviewed
  • 28th Mar 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Ergophobia is an irrational and excessive fear of working that can cause a great deal of anxiety and distress. Ergophobia...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Feb 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Quazepam, or Doral as it’s more commonly known, is a benzodiazepine used to treat insomnia. Though it is very effective,...

  • Written by Sean Jackson
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Feb 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Millions of Americans take antidepressants, regarded as the first-line treatment for depression and other mental health conditions such as anxiety...

  • Written by Jill Sensenig
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system, causing involuntary movements and sounds, known as tics. There...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Feb 2023
  • Est. 3 minutes read

Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that can lead to or worsen many mental health disorders if you use it...

  • Written by Ethan Cullen
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 21st Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Gabapentin, also known as Gralise and Neurontin, is an anticonvulsant medication typically used in the treatment of epilepsy, along with...

Medically Reviewed
  • 21st Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Clorazepate, also known as Tranxene, is a benzodiazepine, typically used in the treatment of anxiety and epileptic seizures. It is...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Duloxetine, also known as Cymbalta, is an antidepressant medication, classified as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), primarily used in the...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Bromazepam, also known as Lectopam, is a benzodiazepine, typically used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is important to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Atenolol, also known as Tenormin, is a beta-blocker typically used for the treatment of various heart conditions. At times, this...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Acebutolol, also known as Sectral, is a beta-blocker, typically used for the treatment of various heart conditions, but can also...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Psychotic depression refers to cases of clinical depression that have psychotic features. People who have depression with psychotic features experience...

  • Written by Dr. Jenni Jacobsen
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair
Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Nocturnal panic attacks are a common symptom of panic disorder that occur at night, potentially causing ongoing sleep disturbances. Symptoms...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition that often begins in adolescence and is characterized by a preoccupation with...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 11 minutes read

Binge eating disorder is a mental health condition that often begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms of binge eating...

Medically Reviewed
  • 15th Feb 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Dissociative identity disorder, or DID, is a mental health condition that can occur as a result of severe childhood trauma....

Medically Reviewed
  • 15th Feb 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Diabulimia is a mental health condition that can occur in people with type 1 diabetes. Symptoms of diabulimia include restricting...

Medically Reviewed
  • 14th Feb 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Acute stress disorder (ASD) and PTSD, an acronym for post-traumatic stress disorder, are debilitating mental health disorders that can develop...

  • Written by Ottoline Hart
  • Clinically Reviewed by Morgan Blair