Can your mood and reactions escalate from simple annoyance to unwelcome anger more often than you’d like? If so, you’re not alone living life in the emotional fast lane. The problem with the need for speed in this case is…
We all do stupid stuff. Some experts even think it’s part of what makes us human. I’m not sure if I should be relieved, smug or unsettled about that! At any rate, lying, stealing and cheating are among the behaviors…
According to the American Psychiatric Association, women are almost twice as likely as men to develop eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Life stressors naturally impact these conditions, with school and work immediately coming to mind as major sources of stress.…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a chronic condition that influences how individuals think and feel about themselves and the world around them. When someone experiences BPD it is common to have issues with anger management, and self-harm is a potential…
You may have heard the term complex trauma and wondered how this type of trauma is different from other types of traumatic experience. Clinicians use the term complex trauma to distinguish repeated instances of abuse or neglect from one-time or…
Is it possible that nature can help us resolve several major modern issues? For generations people across the globe have believed in the healing power of nature. Now, modern science is demonstrating that nature does indeed hold a powerful influence…
You’ve heard of wearing your heart on your sleeve, but have you heard about wearing your stress on your face or your anxiety in your hair? Believe it or not, your body may be betraying your internal state as it’s…
The topic of climate change has dominated the news recently, particularly with teenage spokesperson Greta Thunberg in the spotlight and leading the charge. All of the coverage may have you wondering if it’s possible that climate change can affect people…
Actress Taraji P. Henson once said, “Every human walks around with a certain kind of sadness. They may not wear it on their sleeves, but it's there if you look deep.” We can all relate to her words, whether we’re…
“I’m so stressed, I feel great!” said no one ever. Viewing stress as a positive seems counter intuitive, but there actually is a term for so-called good stress: eustress. How can this be, when we’ve been conditioned to think of…