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What is Minority Stress?

January 16th, 2018 - Read more

People who are members of a group that is stigmatized by mainstream society may be more vulnerable to psychological distress known as minority stress. This type of issue can occur due to internalizing stigmatization along with having poor social support and in some cases low socioeconomic status. More commonly people experience minority stress in response …

Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Negativity, Psychotherapy

2024 Lifestyle Modification

January 10th, 2018 - Read more

At the beginning of the new year, most people make resolutions to help them change their habits in ways that will improve their health but it can be difficult to develop a whole new lifestyle. However, small changes over a period of time can help you accumulate healthier habits and be more successful in long-term …

Filed Under: Movement and Exercise for Wellness, Positivity

Emotional Trauma After Sexual Assault

December 22nd, 2017 - Read more

Experiencing violence in the form of sexual assault can have very dramatic consequences on a person’s mental health both in the short term and long term. Survivors of sexual assault may react differently based on their own traits and experiences but in most cases it will cause a lot of extremely difficult and painful emotions. …

Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Therapy

Delayed – Onset Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

December 20th, 2017 - Read more

Experiencing a traumatic event in your life can manifest itself in different ways. Everyone reacts to trauma in their own personal way and sometimes the aftermath can create complex mental health issues. Some people may seem to recover well initially, only to struggle with very severe symptoms that make daily life a struggle later on. …

Filed Under: PTSD

Histrionic Personality Disorder Distorted Self Image

December 15th, 2017 - Read more

Personality disorders are some of the most complex yet least understood types of mental illnesses. There are several types of personality disorders that can affect a person’s well-being and ability to function in daily life and relationships. Histrionic personality disorder is one that is rarely discussed but can be very problematic for those who are …

Filed Under: Personality Disorders

Hoarding, a Subtype of OCD

November 20th, 2017 - Read more

Disorders that fall under the category of anxiety can be complex and include different subcategories of mental health problems that are all related to anxious behavior. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that centers around compulsive thoughts and actions that begin to take over a person’s life. OCD is one of the most …

Filed Under: Personality Disorders

Positive Emotional Regulation Strategies

November 15th, 2017 - Read more

Everyone experiences moments when their emotions become beyond their control and they are not able to keep their feelings in check. You might cry or yell at someone in anger and then regret your inability to control your emotions. The occasional emotional moment is normal and not a serious problem but if you begin to …

Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment

How Phobias Stem from Severe Trauma

October 26th, 2017 - Read more

Specific phobias are complex psychological issues that are not completely understood in the medical field. From existing research, experts know that they can be caused by a number of different factors including genetic predisposition. Some individuals may not have a specific environmental cause for their phobia but in many cases, the fear can be caused …

Filed Under: Phobia, PTSD

Grief as a Gateway

October 25th, 2017 - Read more

Anyone who experiences a type of loss will go through a period of bereavement and grief that can deeply affect their well-being. Grief is a difficult process but one that is inevitable and necessary to go through in order to move on from the loss of the loved one and return to normal life. When …

Filed Under: Grief

10 Things People with Depression Want You to Know

September 12th, 2017 - Read more

There are likely more than ten things people with depression want you to know. The stigmas surrounding depression and mental illness still exist but are far less than they were a few years ago. Below are some facts about depression that can help all of us break down the stigmas even further. People with Depression …

Filed Under: Depression