Trauma is a condition that develops when the mind or body feels unsafe and experiences danger. This can occur when someone experiences a life-threatening event or through repeated events in abusive relationships, chaotic family environments, and through other violations of human dignity. The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are often severe and develop over…
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Trauma as a singular life-threatening event or build beneath the surface for years from micro-moments of emotional injury or neglect. Whether brought on by sudden devastation or repeated injury to the body or psyche, traumatic experiences can make us feel like hostages in our own bodies. Rather than thriving, we are barely surviving. Trying to…
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You probably know someone who has experienced depression. You may even have had your own encounter with this debilitating mental health condition. Depression is such a pervasive phenomenon that it’s almost impossible not to come across it at least once in your life. But where does it come from? Your environment? Your genes? A triggering…
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Every September, the US recognizes the power and availability of treatment of substance use and mental health issues through National Recovery Month. September is therefore also a wonderful time to raise awareness and understanding surrounding these issues. This month-long homage to the journey of recovery has taken place for over three decades, and it’s something…
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Many people begin to suffer from depression without realizing it. Close friends and loved ones may not even be able to tell that they are experiencing the early stages of a serious and debilitating mental illness that affects an estimated 14 million American adults. There are many promising treatment modalities that effectively treat depression and…
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Although depression and bipolar share significant crossover in symptoms, they are distinct conditions. It’s crucial to understand which one you may be suffering from in order to get the right help. You may be reviewing your own mental and physical state, trying to self-diagnose, wondering “Depression & Bipolar: What is the Difference?” Let True Life…
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For anyone who has struggled with alcohol use, the way out may seem too far or too difficult to navigate. That’s why it’s crucial to seek the right help when you’re ready to change your relationship with drinking alcohol. Alcohol use disorder has been classified as a biological, brain-based disease, which can make it especially…
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Many users of marijuana don’t see it as a problem. But marijuana use can quickly transform from a recreational pastime to a dependency that’s difficult to shake, especially among teens and young adults, but we are seeing it more frequently in older adults as well. Recognizing that your relationship with any substance, whether it’s alcohol…
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Anyone struggling with a mental health condition knows how debilitating it can be to personal and professional relationships and flourishing. Mood disorders like depression and social anxiety can get in the way of productivity and socialization. Friends, colleagues, family, and community members coping with such issues may feel isolated and helpless. Sadly, their struggle often…
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