Fear is one of the most basic and powerful human emotions. It can be critically helpful in situations where we need to protect ourselves from danger. But did you know that fear can also have a negative impact on our health? Fear can become a problem when it is chronic...
Adolescence is a time filled with immense change. Whether biological, psychological, or physical, practically every aspect of adolescence is immersed in transformation. These internal and external shifts can be overwhelmingly challenging. Due to a teen’s impulsivity...
Anxiety is a familiar feeling, and we all experience anxiety at some time. Usually, this occurs when there are obvious threats to our safety or when we anticipate failure, criticism, or judgment. But can a person experience anxiety even when there is no apparent...
Bаttеrеd wоmаn syndrome is a mоdеl thаt was dеvеlореd bу Dr. Lеnоrе E. Wаlkеr tо describe thе mindset аnd еmоtіоnаl state of a bаttеrеd woman. Currently, battered wоmаn syndrome іѕ listed as a subcategory undеr post-traumatic ѕtrеѕѕ disorder. In the DSM-V, the...
Change at work саn be ѕсаrу аnd еvеn uрѕеttіng, еѕресіаllу іf you worry thаt thе ѕhіft might not bе in thе right direction. Chаngе іѕ a part of life, but that does not make it any еаѕіеr tо cope wіth the unеxресtеd. If уоu'vе bееn at your jоb for a whіlе, thіѕ is...
In a perfect world, everyone would have the tools to improve their mental health and would be able to be healthy and happy at all times. Unfortunately, we are living in unprecedented times with the current pandemic our world is living in. One of the biggest effects of...
If we are walking down a deserted street at night, even a slight rustle of leaves is enough to startle us. But the same rustle will probably go unnoticed if we are sitting in a park during the day. The reason we respond differently in these two situations is fear. In...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by a traumatic experience that is so extreme that it overwhelms an individual’s natural coping mechanisms. People with PTSD often experience a number of symptoms, including fear, hypervigilance, horror, helplessness...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is caused by a traumatic experience that is so extreme that it overwhelms an individual’s natural coping mechanisms. People with PTSD often experience a number of symptoms, including fear,...
Anxiety is an experience of worry and fear that can create debilitating effects if not managed effectively. Some of the symptoms of anxiety include: Restlessness Sweating Trembling or shaking Accelerated heart rate Shortness of breath Chest pains Fear of dying or...
