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Manage Your Trauma with These Apps

November 26th, 2018 - Read more

People who struggle with PTSD often need extra support to help handle their symptoms. Trauma can cause serious issues that can interfere with daily life and having any type of assistance available can allow patients to manage their every day struggles. Resources such as mobile apps can be a helpful supplementary treatment option for people …

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Narcissist Abuse

October 15th, 2018 - Read more

Sometimes the people around us have self-centered tendencies but it can be difficult to spot a true narcissist especially at first. Unfortunately many people end up getting involved in relationships with a narcissist and are not aware of how much their behavior is affecting them until it is too late. Narcissist abuse is a problem …

Filed Under: Emotional Abuse, Mental Health, PTSD

The Trauma of Sexual Assault Discussion is Center Stage

October 9th, 2018 - Read more

After the powerful testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford before the Senate Judiciary Committee, more attention has been drawn to the issues of sexual assault and its impact on victims. Ford asserted that not only was the event itself terrifying but it affected her for the rest of her life in many ways. Her story …

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How Psychological Trauma Effect on the Brain

September 10th, 2018 - Read more

People experiencing trauma have significant effects on their brains, leading to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Victims of trauma, particularly those who develop PTSD may have their brain “rewired” in a sense due to their exposure to trauma. Childhood trauma can even impact the developing brain and cause variations in the volume …

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Can Trauma Affect One Sibling More Than Another?

July 9th, 2018 - Read more

A traumatic event can have a devastating effect on an entire family and the relationships that they have with one another. The death of a family member, a violent accident, or a life-threatening experience can all have a very painful effect on each member of the family. It is important to remember that every person …

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Trauma After Gun Violence

March 8th, 2018 - Read more

With the recent tragedy in Parkland and the kinds of shootings that take place all too often around the country, it is important to recognize the impact of gun violence on the individuals involved. People who experience a shooting are likely to be affected by long term psychological effects of the traumatic event. Even those …

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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. …

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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 …

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Your Guide to Coping With PTSD

March 21st, 2017 - Read more

Coping with PTSD isn’t easy. While post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with military and first-responders, it impacts a wide range of people for an equally wide range of reasons. The mental condition develops after a distressing event, which may involve anything from a roadside accident to a violent personal assault. If you experience post-traumatic stress …

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The 4 Most Common Causes of PTSD

February 10th, 2017 - Read more

What are the common  PTSD causes (post traumatic stress disorder)? Post-traumatic stress disorder is a wide-spread problem. Close to 8 percent of Americans experience some form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lives. Most people relate post-traumatic stress to the military that have fought in combat. While this is very true, there are many other …

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