Mental health issues can be complicated, and for many, confusing as well. One of the most common questions is “what is the difference between panic attacks and anxiety attacks?” While these two terms are often used interchangeably, there are some critical differences between them, and understand...

Panic attacks can be a simply terrifying experience, not only for the individual experiencing it but for those nearby who care about them and witness the event. If you or someone you know has an anxiety or panic disorder, understanding what to do if someone is having a panic attack is critical to be...

Trauma is a highly complex condition that can have a profound, lifelong impact on the emotional, mental, and even physical health of the individual living with it. Trauma can result from a nearly infinite range of events, spanning physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, even living through natural dis...

PTSD, officially known as post-traumatic stress disorder, is a complex and chronic mental health condition that anyone who has experienced trauma may be diagnosed with. While anyone who has experienced or witnessed traumatic events can potentially develop PTSD, it is one of the biggest concerns of v...

A personality disorder can have a dramatic effect on an individual’s daily life, as well as the way they think, behave, feel, and how they handle their relationships. However, personality disorders are often so nebulous to most people, that knowing how to tell if you have a personality disorder ca...

For those living with OCD, the thought of potentially overcoming it can be almost laughable. Some days you feel compulsions so strong that you don’t think anything will ever help, but effective help is available. We’re going to talk about what OCD is, and what you can do to overcome it. We’ll ...

Trauma can seed itself deeply, and in some cases, it can result in lifelong changes in behavior and thought patterns. Recovery from trauma, even when the source is known, can be complex and lengthy. Additionally, there are many different ways to treat trauma and trauma-related disorders, and while o...

Childhood is supposed to be a time of growth, development, and carefree enjoyment. While this may happen most of the time, sometimes there will be trauma in early life that can leave an emotional mark for many years to come.  But just how long can it affect someone; can childhood trauma affect ...

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, known as OCD, can be incredibly challenging. Without treatment, it can have considerable, even debilitating effects on an individual’s daily life. This is why it’s crucial for those struggling with compulsions or diagnosed with OCD to get the best, most...

Our experiences shape us, and certain memories can influence behavior and thought patterns for years or even decades after the formation of the memory. Our memories are largely happy or neutral, but there are some that are negative, and these negative memories can result in emotional trauma, also kn...

Maintaining mental health is something that everyone should be concerned about, and recognizing some of the signs of trouble can be the best time to enter into proactive treatment. But what about when you’re feeling depressed? Sure your health insurance will cover things like life-saving surgery o...

While it’s become almost a trend to “self-diagnose” as bipolar for people that believe they experience significant shifts in happiness and sadness over a short period, the term is often overused and used incorrectly. Just like many other mental health issues, bipolar disorder is generally misu...