What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of […]
Symptoms of Panic Disorder
If you’ve ever had such overwhelming fear and anxiety that you began experiencing physical symptoms, you may have had a panic attack. A panic attack happens when feelings of fear overpower you, and it often occurs suddenly without warning. A panic attack once in a while caused by an emergency situation is normal. However, frequent […]
How We Can Help Treat Anxiety Disorders
An anxiety disorder classified as a mental disorder. Anyone who has it is plagued by overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety. It can hold you back from living a meaningful and fulfilling life. Some examples of anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, […]
Diagnosis and Treatment for OCD
OCD is a common chronic disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that drive them to do actions repetitively (compulsions). Such repetitive behaviors could interfere with your daily life and activities. What is OCD? Some people occasionally get too focused on things or ideas that cause them to have obsessive thoughts and compulsive […]
Common Myths Associated With PTSD
The average person without training in psychiatry can easily fall for myths associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. It is important that we separate facts from myths when it comes to the disorder. Why? Because it hurts people who have PTSD and spreads misinformation. Being unable to separate truth from fiction can push people […]
How Can Couples Counseling Save a Relationship?
The number of married couples in the United States has increased from 40.2 million in 1960 to over 61 million by 2018. Unfortunately, ’til death do us part is an unfulfilled vow for many married couples, who end up getting a divorce. However, the divorce rate has gone down since 1990, perhaps partly thanks to […]
What Are Mood Disorders?
It’s perfectly normal that any given day will sweep you through various emotions and moods. Sometimes we are elated about something; other times we feel down and irritable. Our changing moods are usually in response to our surroundings and are oftentimes situational. We are wrought with grief at the death of a loved one, and […]
What Is Depression Therapy?
Depression is a common, but treatable, mental health issue. Part of the challenge posed by any mental health illness is getting an accurate diagnosis and meaningful help early, before the symptoms have a negative impact on your life. Our understanding about the nature and proper treatment of depression has advanced over the past several decades. […]
Tips to Help with Anger Management
Are there times during the day when you lose control and snap? If so, do not feel alone. There are a lot of people who have anger management issues, and there are ways to deal with it. The trick is to recognize the signs and interrupt the natural progression that leads to losing control. By […]
Signs & Symptoms of PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder – commonly referred to as PTSD – is a condition triggered by memories of a traumatic event. Patients with PTSD often suffer from severe anxiety, flashbacks, and/or nightmares of an event that was terrifying or shocking. PTSD can affect your day-to-day functioning at work or at home. The signs and symptoms can […]