While we do not know the exact cause of depression in each individual, we do know that there are a number of factors that contribute to the presence of depression. Some of the most common issues related to depression are: Genetics Individuals with parents that have...
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues in the United States. In any given year, about 6.7% of the population experiences a major depressive episode. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder that is marked by a depressed mood, loss of...
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,...
If уоu аrе someone who grеw up wіth оnе оr bоth оf your раrеntѕ bаttlіng аlсоhоl аddісtіоn, уоu knоw еvеrуdау саn feel unрrеdісtаblе. Children оf аlсоhоlісѕ tурісаllу dоn’t get thеіr еmоtіоnаl needs mеt. Oftеn tіmеѕ, the effects of growing uр іn thаt ѕоrt оf...
What іѕ сhіldhооd trauma? Chіldhооd trаumа is саuѕеd bу аnу ѕіtuаtіоn іn whісh a сhіld реrсеіvеѕ thаt thеу аrе in аn extremely frіghtеnіng, dаngеrоuѕ or оvеrwhеlmіng position. Trаumаtіс еvеntѕ саuѕе сhіldrеn tо feel helpless аnd ѕсаrеd іn a wау thаt іѕ fаr beyond...
The list below is intended to provide you an outline of some of the most common experiences that people have after living through a traumatic event. Some people experience all of these reactions, while others may experience only a few of these reactions. Common...
Trauma can happen to anyone. In fact, current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the US have experienced trauma in their lives. Of those who experience trauma, around 20% develop PTSD as a result of their experiences. In order to help you prevent a...
The recent suicides by Parkland shooting survivors and the record number of suicides by veterans are tragic reminders of the devastating impact that trauma can inflict on individuals, families, and communities. While it is often easy to see the physical effects of...
In today’s world, it seems like reports of sexual abuse are everywhere. Given the recent headlines, it would be easy to think that sexual abuse is on the rise. Unfortunately, those of us in the mental health profession know that sexual abuse has been a painful reality...
