Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) are “potentially traumatizing events that occur during childhood and adolescence.” ACE can include neglect, abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), household dysfunction (such as witnessing domestic violence or having a parent with mental illness), […]
While post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) gets a lot of attention in the mental health field, the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth (PTG) is just as important. This article explores post-traumatic growth and how to increase resilience in recovery. […]
Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their life. It is characterized by feelings of worry, unease, and fear. In some cases, anxiety can be helpful, such as when it motivates someone […]
One of the steps to prevent a relapse is to recognize that addiction to drugs is a disease in itself. Therefore, making a decisive choice to stop using substances is not as easy as most people think […]
Recovery from drugs and alcohol addiction is challenging, but it is possible. To achieve and maintain sobriety, you must clearly understand your goals and why you are recovering. Living with a substance use disorder can be incredibly […]
Trauma is not just an event that happened in the past that you can’t seem to forget. Instead, it leaves a physical imprint on your body that can change how your brain stores memories. Trauma Lives in […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that people can develop after experiencing a traumatic or life-threatening event. PTSD can cause various symptoms, including anxiety, insomnia, and flashbacks, varying in degree and intensity. PTSD is […]
Suicide rates in the United States have been rising in recent years, and new data from the CDC shows that this trend is especially acute among older adults. In 2020, the suicide rate among persons aged ≥85 […]
According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH), 2.8 percent of adults had bipolar disorder in the past year, and they estimate that 4 percent of people in the United States experience bipolar disorder at some […]
Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental illness characterized by psychotic and mood disorder symptoms. People with schizoaffective disorder often experience hallucinations or delusions, as well as episodes of mania or depression. While the exact cause of the […]