Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that some people develop after experiencing a dangerous, scary, or shocking event. It’s only natural to feel fear both during and after a traumatic…
Category: <span>Anxiety Disorders</span>
The concept of codependency has been used for several decades by mental health professionals to understand personal relationships and inform their practices. While it’s a complex and somewhat contested concept,…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, specific phobia and social phobia are the most prevalent anxiety disorders in the United States, affecting the lives of over 19…
We live in a fast-paced world where everything has become about competition. The media has set so many false standards to live up to that most people end up belittling…
We all experience lows from time to time, but we typically go back to our normal routines eventually. However, for people who struggle with depression, this low mood lingers, affecting…
White coat phobia, related to Latrophobia (a fear of doctors and hospitals), has been a widespread mental health issue that is prevalent in our population among children and adults. Doctors…
Performance anxiety is a very widespread mental health issue. Successful sports players, musicians, CEOs, Cheer leaders and ordinary people, all experience performance anxiety. When it happens, the person becomes very…
Trauma can affect us adversely and create so many mental health problems. Trauma can be in a variety of form. Grief and loss can create immense trauma, sexual abuse, physical…
Sometimes it’s relieving to know that most of your life struggles with impulsive behavior and hyperactivity are because of ADHD. A diagnosis strangely validates your experiences and reassures you that…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 73% of the population experiences glossophobia—the fear of speaking to a large crowd. This is much more severe than stage fright. Inexperienced…