Category: Mental Health

For people suffering from depression, anxiety, or both, every day can be a struggle. Common tasks can feel exhausting, and activities that used to bring joy are suddenly empty and

Momentarily “freaking out,” or having a panic attack? Everyday problem solving, or persistent worry? Just a little indigestion, or physical symptoms of anxiety? It can be hard to tell the

Unwanted intrusive thoughts. Repetitive, perfectionist behaviors. Avoidance of triggering situations. A person suffering from trauma and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) may experience many or all of these symptoms. Often linked

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, leading to ineffective treatment. With its characteristic intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), OCD can severely impact daily life and functioning.

Can you imagine something happening to you decades ago still having an influence on your life today? When you experience trauma in childhood, its impact can be far-reaching, lasting well

It is not uncommon to hear someone in pop culture or casual conversation say jokingly, “I’m so OCD!” Obsessive compulsive disorder is one of the better-known–but perhaps least properly understood–mental

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. People with extreme mood swings can feel very happy one moment and very sad the next.

Addiction and grief do not have to co-occur–a person can grieve loss without falling into substance use disorder–but all too often, they do. Studies have shown that people with substance

Past trauma is often the culprit behind addiction and mental health disorders, believe it or not. It can also cause physical health challenges in your life, too. If you’re struggling,

Finishing that sentence is more complex than you’d think. After all, adverse childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on you, of course, but their reach is far more multi-faceted.