Traumatic, stressful or shocking events can have a major impact on your mental health. These events are relatively common: According to the National Center for PTSD, about 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. By the...
College should be an exciting time, full of growth and new experiences. It can also bring stress and challenges that affect a college student’s mental health. Recently, mental health issues have become more and more common on college campuses. As of 2023, more than...
Anger has a way of showing up very quickly, and it can be hard to stop yourself from reacting in ways you might regret later. Often when people feel extreme anger, it’s not just the triggering event that provokes them — it may bring old feelings from past experiences...
Acute stress response might be a term you’re unfamiliar with. However, this is the clinically recognized diagnosis that is used in psychological literature. You may have heard of it as emotional shock. Emotional shock, which can also be known as psychological shock,...
Is your teen lashing out with violence at school? Whether your child is hurting themselves or others, violence is a serious concern. Unfortunately, school violence is not uncommon. According to a 2023 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey, bullying has increased in...
Everyday occurrences can cause irritation and annoyance in a teen. Maybe they were left out of plans with their close friends. Perhaps they were grounded for the weekend because of a poor exam grade. It’s natural for them to feel angry now and then. However, being...
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