Reading Time: 5 MinutesPTSD is a mental health disorder that involves severe anxiety, flashbacks, fear, and negative thoughts after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic, life-threatening event. The individual can directly experience this traumatic, life-threatening event, or they can be a witness to such an event. Individuals with PTSD/PTSI will have reminders of the event, will feel stressed, and […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesCoping mechanisms are thoughts or behaviors that help with internalized and externalized stressful situations and unpleasant emotions. Coping mechanisms are conscious and voluntary acts that differ from defense mechanisms, as defense mechanisms are subconscious or unconscious acts. However, both coping and defense mechanisms aim at preventing or reducing unwanted stress. Coping mechanisms come in all […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTrauma comes in all shapes and sizes, whether physical abuse, childhood trauma, emotional trauma, going to war, workplace harassment, refugee camps, a traumatic accident, a natural disaster, or working as a first responder; trauma can affect individuals in all different ways. Trauma can negatively impact how you see the world, solve problems, your decision-making skills, […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAntidepressants are a class of medications used to treat depression and some anxiety disorders. The most common class of antidepressants is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also known as SSRIs. Other examples of antidepressants include: – Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) – Atypical Antidepressants. – Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) – Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Antidepressants take approximately six […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesAs we grow older, we often become more serious and focused on the demands of adult life. However, it’s important to remember the joy and wonder of childhood. Embracing your inner child can actually help improve your mental health by promoting creativity, playfulness, and self-expression. Creativity As children, we were encouraged to be creative and […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesFeelings of worry, fear, and panic can be common in everyday life, especially when facing a stress-related situation or challenge. These feelings can be a natural defense mechanism our body experiences as a fight or flight response. However, when fear, worry, and panic become a prominent part of our daily lives, we may struggle with […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesAddiction treatment is a complicated and sometimes endless cycle. You commit to change by entering into recovery, detoxifying and withdrawing, and completing all the steps in your treatment program; then, one day, something goes awry. It may be a specific stressful event, a past underlying trigger, or the build-up of day-to-day demands that lead to […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMajor depressive disorder is a mental health disorder listed under the category of mood disorders. Symptoms range from sadness, changes in sleep and appetite, and low energy to problems with concentration, feelings of guilt, and suicidal ideations. Before these symptoms develop and interfere with daily living, there are warning signs that may be present. Alcohol […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAlcohol addiction is a severe problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a disease that can be challenging to diagnose, and many people suffer in silence. However, identifying the symptoms of alcohol addiction is the first step toward healing. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on how to identify alcohol addiction symptoms and take the necessary […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMany individuals often interchangeably use the terms “dependency and substance use disorder.” Although these terms share some commonalities, they are not the same and should always be differentiated, especially in the treatment setting. Defining substance abuse Substance use disorder is the formal medical term for addiction. It is defined as the compulsive misuse of a […]
