Coping With Overwhelming Fear: Whole-Person Panic Disorder Treatment
We’ve all been panicked before. Sometimes we intentionally try to be scared to get a dose of adrenaline that can be enjoyable for many people. Maybe we pay to go through a haunted house or zip line on vacation. Other times, we’re scared unintentionally, such as...
Understanding Bipolar Depression: Triggers and Symptoms
Living with bipolar disorder and its often debilitating symptoms can be both challenging and frustrating to deal with. Sometimes it’s hard to know whether what you’re feeling is coming from your mental health disorder or if it’s the result of something else. ...
Is Depression Real? Addressing MDD-Related Stigmas
Depression is a word that is used in many different ways. When it comes to mental health, the term often refers to major depressive disorder (MDD). Other mental health conditions can also involve depressive thoughts and feelings. Depression is a key aspect of...
Shell Shock and the History of PTSD
Humans have experienced traumatic stress since the time of our earliest written texts. Our concepts of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) reflect new ways of looking at natural biological reactions. However, many gaps between research...
What Does Complicated Grief Disorder Look Like in Teens?
Grief can be felt after the loss of any loved one, no matter what their connection may be. A teen can feel the mental and emotional impact of losing a grandparent, a friend at school or even a pet. Unfortunately, the loss of immediate family members is quite common....
Can a Person Have Severe Depression and Anxiety Symptoms at the Same Time?
Mental health challenges can come from many different directions. That's why it’s not unusual for a person to be diagnosed with more than one mental health disorder. In fact, one disorder can often cause symptoms of another. Depression of different types,...
Ways You Can Help a Teen Who Is Experiencing Social Anxiety
Developing strong and healthy friendships can help improve the overall quality of a person’s life in many ways. Friends can provide new experiences, support during hard times and a sense of belonging. While many teens feel like they would be lost without their best...
How Can I Get Out of Bed on Days I Feel Depressed?
Depression can have wide-reaching effects on your life. If you have major depressive disorder (MDD) or another mood disorder that causes you to feel depressed, managing your symptoms is important. Left unaddressed, depression symptoms can become more intense and...
Identifying the Most Effective Treatment Approach for Bipolar Disorder (for You): A Guide
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by extreme mood episodes that include emotional "highs" (mania) and "lows" (depression). These symptoms can vary widely in terms of their presentation, severity and duration, with some distinct differences in how...