What to Say When a Friend Is Struggling
Have you ever been in a situation where a friend is struggling but you didn’t know what to say to them? Most of us have been in that awkward place where we want to reach out but don’t because of…
Disenfranchised Grief, What You Need to Know
Say the word grief and the next word that comes into the minds of most of us is death. That’s because in our culture grief is closely associated with death even though there is a multitude of other tangible and…
What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Antisocial Personality Disorder is a condition that is characterized by a consistent lack of regard for what society considers right and wrong, moral or legal, as well as a disregard for the feelings and rights of others. Sometimes Antisocial Personality…
Is the Global Coronavirus Pandemic Triggering Suicide?
According to many mental health experts, the ongoing toll of the global coronavirus pandemic is just beginning, and it is definitely too early to estimate the impact it will have going forward. The coronavirus pandemic represents a sudden, poorly understood…
Stop Letting Stress Push Your Buttons
Life is full of daily stressors that lead to stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, the responses we choose to relieve negative feelings aren’t always constructive. Here we’re going to discuss life’s stressors and provide you with a few quick tips to…
How Anger Fuels Depression
Depression is one of the top two most commonly occurring psychological issues, with anxiety being the second. Surprisingly, many professionals view anger as playing a significant role. Sometimes clinicians refer to depression as, “anger turned inward.” This concept, popularized by…
Could You Be Suffering From Survivor’s Guilt?
Survivor’s guilt sets in when an individual endures a traumatic experience or life or death event and believes they have done something wrong because others did not fare as well. According to Dara Bushman, a psychologist who treated students after…
Do You Feel You Don’t Deserve Happiness?
Our past can undercut our present happiness, leaving us feeling anxious, unsatisfied, angry, and even depressed. Some of us consciously believe we are not worthy of happiness, while others hold these beliefs deep in the unconscious. Whether or not we…
Understanding Developmental Trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the diagnosis given to individuals who experience clinical distress after a traumatic experience. However, some experts have signaled the need for a new diagnosis that better describes and encompasses the effects of multiple childhood…
How a Healthy Skeleton Protects Against Illness
Your skeleton is more important to your overall health than most of us realize, make no bones about it! That’s because while our bones play a convenient role in keeping us upright, new research shows that our bones perform significant…