What Events Cause PTSD?
Many people don’t realize the origins of PTSD, which is post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of television shows, movies, and the media, many of us only relate it to those who served in combat…
Read moreMany people don’t realize the origins of PTSD, which is post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of television shows, movies, and the media, many of us only relate it to those who served in combat…
Read moreWhether it’s you or someone you love, we all know someone with depression. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects approximately 300 million people in the world to have it. The problem is that there is a stigma attached to depression.
Read moreMost people will experience a traumatic event within their lifetimes. The psychological effects can range from minor to severe, but coping with trauma and PTSD is always a difficult endeavor…
Read moreHumans are resilient creatures that can deal with almost anything. When direct experience teaches someone the true definition of trauma, though, the strength of that resiliency can come into question…
Read moreSome people think about depression as an umbrella term covering all types. Or sometimes, they do not realize there are different depression categories. Some simply divide it into two categories — the sadness we all feel sometimes or clinical depression…
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There’s no doubt that the human mind is resilient, but this doesn’t mean it’s invulnerable. Distressing events can have significant psychological effects, and frequently, a person must go through the phases of trauma recovery in order to regain normalcy…
Read morePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many people. What we once thought reserved for those in combat, we now know as something anyone can experience. PTSD differs from acute stress disorder. Instead of short-term issues, those with PTSD have symptoms that affect their daily lives on a long-term basis…
Read moreStatistics show that those within the LGBTQ community experience anxiety and mood disorders at higher rates than the general population. A variety of issues and underlying problems lead to this disproportionate statistic. For anyone experiencing these mental health issues, though, pinpointing a solution is often more desirable than understanding the root cause…
Read morePost-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that has serious side effects. The symptoms start after the person has experienced the trauma, and the brain goes through neurochemical changes that affect how you feel…
Read moreWhether it’s someone you love or yourself, depression isn’t always easy to determine. Everyone feels sad from time to time. But actual clinical depression is not the same as being sad, and it is important to know the signs…
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