Willow LabsBlog
Long reads based on our corpus — no fluff, with links to research.
CBT vs DBT: Which Approach Fits Which Problem?
The CBT vs DBT difference comes down to one thing: are your thoughts the problem, or are your emotions? Here's how to tell which therapy fits you.
Why People Pick an AI Companion Over a Therapy App (and the Real Difference)
The ai companion vs therapy app choice comes down to one thing: do you want to be accepted or do you want to change? Here is how to tell which you need.
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Digestion Talks to Your Mood
The gut-brain connection is a two-way line between your digestion and your mood. Here's how your gut talks to your brain — and what helps.
How to Get Honest Feedback From an AI Instead of Just Reassurance
Getting honest feedback from an AI, not reassurance, takes the right prompts. Here's how to ask so it challenges you instead of soothing you.
When an AI Therapist Says 'See a Professional': Why That Boundary Matters
When an AI therapist refers you to a professional, it is not brushing you off. Here is what that boundary means and why it protects you.
Anxiety vs Depression: How to Tell Which One You're Dealing With
The core anxiety vs depression difference: anxiety is too much future-focused alarm, depression is too little of everything. Here is how to tell them apart.
What Is 'Self' in IFS? The Calm Core Underneath Your Parts
Self in IFS is the calm, curious core that isn't a part — the steady you underneath the noise. Here's how to recognize it and reach it.
What to Look for in a Mental Health App: A 10-Point Checklist
Most mental health apps look identical on the store page. This 10-point checklist shows you what to look for before you trust one with your head.
AI Therapy for Men: Why a Private Chat Feels Easier Than Opening Up
AI therapy for men lowers the cost of starting: no eye contact, no judgment, no waiting room. Here's why a private chat helps and where it stops.
Attachment Theory 101: The Four Styles and How They Form
Attachment theory explained: the four attachment styles, how childhood shapes them, and what each one looks like in your adult relationships.