Choosing to quit alcohol can prove challenging for people looking to positively change their lives. Alcohol addiction can become so ingrained in a person that when they begin to move away from their old ways, symptoms of depression can develop. As you start getting sober, one can only wonder — how long will the depression…
How to Improve Your Wellbeing This Mental Health Awareness Month May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. While this month serves as a great opportunity to focus on your mental health, this is a habit that everyone should be practicing throughout the year. Whether someone has a diagnosed mental health condition or not,…
The term ‘OCD’ is commonly thrown around to describe people who place a high importance on organization and structure. However, this serious mental health condition comes with much more than a desire for cleanliness. When someone has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), they become fixated on needing things to be done or arranged in a certain…
Causes, Signs, and Treatment Options Let’s talk about the stigma of anxiety in men. In society, men and boys are constantly expected to be tough, emotionless, and able to battle anything. With all of this pressure surrounding strength and masculinity, it’s no secret why boys & men want to hide and suppress when they are…
Having a narcissistic parent can be very traumatizing and damaging to a person’s well-being and mental health. Being raised by a narcissist can weigh on a person far into adulthood. And, unfortunately, there is no rule book for how to handle another person’s narcissism. Keep reading to learn more about narcissism and get tips for…
You’ve probably heard of “trauma” before, especially when associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This mental complication usually entails flashbacks, unpredictable emotions, and a set of physical symptoms. According to VeryWell Health, trauma is defined as “a person’s emotional response to a tragic event.” These tragic events may include accidents, sexual violence, natural disasters and more.…
Psych evaluations can help determine if you or a loved one is suffering from a physical disorder, a mental illness, or a substance abuse disorder. How do you know when and if it’s the right time to take the step of talking to your doctor or psychologist about a psychological assessment? The Basics &…
Chemical Imbalances & Anxiety Disorders What Does It Mean to Have A Chemical Imbalance? Someone has a chemical imbalance when they have too much or too little of any substance that helps the body function normally. In most cases, having a chemical imbalance means having an excessive or insufficient amount of neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine,…
PTSD: Can It Be Cured? What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is usually abbreviated as PTSD, is a complex anxiety disorder that affects people who have been through traumatic or life-threatening events. PTSD can come from a variety of events or causes and can impact people who have endured long-term trauma as…
Almost all of us can say that we’ve felt overwhelming emotions in some way over the past year or so. Emotions such as anger, sadness, stress, and frustration can sometimes take over and feel unbearable. These feelings sometimes leave us wondering if there is any way we can deal with them. How can we just…