You may have heard the phrase “feelings aren’t facts.” This is often said with the intention of helping a person to stop worrying about something that might not happen. However, the “gut feeling” is a very real experience, and your intuition can contain important...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms can pop up unexpectedly and disrupt the most normal, mundane activities. Driving, walking outside, and having innocuous conversations can trigger intense physical and emotional anxiety symptoms. Even when you know you’re...
Has your teen grown distant or stopped talking with you about what’s happening in their life? Maybe they go straight to their room after school, or they try to get out of weekend plans. In these situations, it can be hard for parents to know what to do — especially...
Living with the echoes of trauma can feel deeply isolating and overwhelming. You may feel constantly on edge, struggle with memories that pop up unexpectedly or find it hard to trust others. But here’s the good news: you can begin to lighten that burden. Trauma...
Understanding mental health can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many terms, acronyms and conditions that seem to overlap, it’s hard to keep everything straight. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is PTSD just another kind of anxiety?” this guide is for you. Both...
Have you ever had a disturbing thought that came out of nowhere, totally unprompted? While they may be upsetting, intrusive thoughts are common and usually not a cause for concern. When you start having them often, or when they keep bothering you and don’t go away,...
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