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Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It affects millions worldwide, including individuals exposed to combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, or personal assaults. While trauma is a part of life, PTSD develops when the mind struggles to process and...
Introduction Forgiveness is a conscious, intentional process of releasing feelings of resentment, anger, or bitterness toward someone who has caused harm. It is not about condoning the behavior or forgetting what happened; rather, it is about finding peace within yourself. Choosing to forgive can improve mental, emotional, and even physical...
Introduction to Triangulation in Relationships Triangulation in relationships is a psychological concept that describes the involvement of a third party in a two-person relationship. This phenomenon frequently occurs when stress or conflict arises between two individuals, leading one or both parties to involve a third person in an attempt to...
avigating grief during the holidays can be overwhelming. Discover supportive strategies to honor your emotions, cherish memories, and find comfort through meaningful connections during this challenging season. You're not alone in your journey.
Dreaming – we all do it, yet it remains a bit of a mystery. Scientists haven't quite unraveled the purpose of dreams, but they do know dreams occur during REM sleep, a crucial stage for mental and cognitive health. Dreams and mental health have a bidirectional relationship, which means they...
70% of adults (and over 90% of teens) use at least one social media platform[1]. You’re likely on social media yourself, and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who’s never been on any social media platform whatsoever. But as common as social media is in today’s world, reports show 1...
Anxiety and insomnia are two of the most prevalent mental health problems affecting Americans today. Reports show millions of Americans live with anxiety and don't get enough restful sleep each night. Unfortunately, the hardest part about living with anxiety and insomnia is they can get locked in a vicious cycle...
Introduction How we perceive ourselves is crucial to our emotional and psychological well-being. Terms like self-worth and self-esteem are often used interchangeably, yet they reflect different aspects of how individuals value themselves. Understanding these distinctions can pave the way for healthier self-perception and personal growth. Self-esteem typically refers to how...
High-functioning autism in adults presents unique traits, including social challenges, sensory sensitivities, and focused interests. Understanding these signs can help individuals and families seek support and embrace neurodiversity.
With over 7 million students learning remotely in the US alone, and more than half of college students having taken at least one online course, remote learning has become a significant part of the educational landscape[1]. The rapid rise of online education due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left many...
Have you heard of “biohacking”? This increasingly popular concept refers to using evidence-backed self-help strategies to improve your health and performance. While many people use biohacking strategies for their physical health, there are also effective biohacking techniques to maximize mental health and cognitive ability. These strategies are based in science,...
Almost everyone has heard of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, are digital currencies that don’t rely on banks to secure transactions. Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular recently, with 16% of Americans reporting investing in it[1]. As cryptocurrency trading rises, it’s essential to talk about how this activity can affect mental health....
Learn about the freeze and fawn responses—natural reactions to stress and trauma. Understand how these survival mechanisms impact behavior and explore ways to manage them for healthier emotional well-being.
Have you ever felt like you don't belong in your family? Maybe you don't have anything in common with them, or you feel like you can't relate to them. Maybe you've been rejected by your family. Maybe your family doesn't accept you for who you are.
We all use defense mechanisms, whether we know it or not. Defense mechanisms are your mind’s efforts to protect you against painful emotions and experiences. Despite the negative connotation that is often associated with defense mechanisms, they’re not always harmful – some defense mechanisms can be healthy ways of coping.
We’ve all been there: You aren’t hungry, but you find yourself reaching into the fridge for a snack. Or you open a big bag of potato chips to munch on during a movie, only to find that you’ve absent-mindedly finished off the whole bag before you’re halfway in.
Trauma is the natural emotional response to a frightening or life-threatening event. After experiencing a trauma, many people develop symptoms like jumpiness, tension, and hypervigilance. One of the main symptoms people face after going through trauma is difficulty sleeping. Research shows a vast majority of people who live with post-traumatic...
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