Depression is more than feeling sad or having “the blues.” It’s a serious mental health condition that tears apart your feeling of self-worth and social connections. This often means that the things you would normally do take care of yourself fall by the...
“Research indicates that women are twice as likely to develop PTSD, experience a longer duration of posttraumatic symptoms and display more sensitivity to stimuli that remind them of the trauma.Although women are at greater risk for negative consequences following...
There are many valuable approaches for addressing PTSD. A powerful starting point is to focus on the issues and challenges that accompany the letter “T” in the disorder’s full name: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The source of this disorder is trauma. How trauma...
Thanks to the advent of the Internet, more of us know about mental illnesses, their symptoms and causes, as well as their treatment. This increased awareness has helped millions of people better understand themselves and get help when it’s needed. However, there is...
By now, you have probably heard or seen the phrase “mind-body” many times. It’s good that more people are seeking more connections but, in reality, the mind and body are already connected. The body, which is often neglected in traditional psychotherapy, comes front...
Depression is a serious mental illness that too often goes undiagnosed and untreated. If you think you’re struggling with depression, read below about 7 depression symptoms and how effective treatment can help. 1. Feelings of numbness At times, depression comes across...
A guest post by Cat Pantaleo, Certified Forest Therapy Guide Imagine a world in which people were less anxious, more relaxed, caring and alive. A world in which humans were connected to their innate compassionate nature -Cat Pantaleo, Certified Forest Therapy Guide...
People who have depression often feel withdrawn and isolated from others. This not only negatively impacts relationships, this isolation can also make the depression worse. Does this sound like you? There are things that you can do to counter the impact of depression...
We are always learning more about the long-term impact of childhood trauma. For example, we now know the pain can manifest in certain adult mindsets and habits like: Low self-worth. Our negative self-talk grows from negative perceptions of ourselves. If victimized as...
