For many of us, our day-to-day lives can feel like a vortex of responsibilities, deadlines, and endless expectations that leave us feeling depleted. Being deeply overwhelmed has become a norm of sorts. Coming home from work feeling exhausted and lacking energy on a...
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects countless people worldwide, each to a varying degree. Although many individuals respond well to various treatments, there's a subset that continues to battle persistent symptoms and it’s known as treatment-resistant...
Binge drinking, characterized by consuming excessive amounts of alcohol within a short period, has been an issue primarily seen in college students. Now, we are seeing binge drinking taking place on a more frequent basis and in a wider pool of demographics....
After enduring an unprecedented global crisis, marked by isolation, fear, and uncertainty, we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The absence of masks, required vaccinations, and social distancing has allowed people in many parts of the world to...
The fabric of life is woven with uncertainty. The machinations of the universe are mysterious and beyond prediction. And it is this uncertainty that sows worries, fears, and doubts in our minds. To be human is to acknowledge the fact that we can only exert so much...
Complex PTSD, also known as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), is a severe form of post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to traumatizing events. PTSD can affect people of all ages and anyone with prior traumas is at risk for...
Aссоrdіng tо the Amеrісаn Aсаdеmу оf Chіld and Adоlеѕсеnt Pѕусhіаtrу, оnе in fіvе adults grоw uр with an аlсоhоlіс relative. Thіѕ mеаnѕ that almost a ԛuаrtеr оf all Americans аrе exposed to alcoholism at a уоung аgе. Thіѕ can hаvе a serious іmрасt on a сhіld’ѕ overall...
Iѕ your life аbоut tо gеt rеаllу соmрlісаtеd? Is a ѕіtuаtіоn thаt wаѕ barely tоlеrаblе bесоmіng completely unmаnаgеаblе? Hаvе уоu еvеr соnѕіdеrеd рѕусhоthеrару? If thе answer іѕ yes, уоu’rе nоt аlоnе. Mіllіоnѕ оf реорlе have found thаt thеrару рrоvіdеѕ a ѕuрроrtіvе...
Contrary to popular belief, the brain never stops forming new pathways. It does this through a process known as neuroplasticity. The re-wiring enables the brain to continue to develop from infancy - this goes on throughout your lifetime. It is also significant in...
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be happy, healthy, and well-adjusted adults. One vitally important part of that process is learning how to adapt to new situations. Whether it's starting a new school, moving to a new neighborhood, or meeting new...
