Experiencing trauma impacts a person in a variety of ways, from their physical to their mental health. Depending on the degree of the trauma, effects can be experienced for months to years and even decades. For some, the trauma is so severe that they begin using substances to cope with the emotional discomfort.
Having a dysfunctional family can impact your mental health, and seeing them during the holidays can be no different. Learn how to cope in this article.
Grief is a universal human experience that some people are apt to be faced with more often than others. Whether it's the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or even the loss of a job, grief is a natural response to change. In this blog, we explore the...
Workplace bullying has become an unfortunate reality for many individuals. Although we might like to believe that growing up and graduating from schooling means the end of bullying, this is not the case. Whether it manifests as verbal abuse, exclusion, or...
A groundbreaking study conducted by Danish scientists has demonstrated a significant correlation between head traumas, such as concussions and skull fractures, and the subsequent risk of developing mental disorders. The study revealed that head injuries can increase...
Negative or traumatic experiences from parents have the ability to influence their children in a multitude of ways. Trauma can range significantly and is categorized as either Little T or Big T. Little T traumas are less severe than Big T and can stem from...
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...
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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...
PTSD can happen to anyone. Current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. While anyone can experience trauma, not all people experience traumatic events in the same way. Some are...
