Auditory hallucinations: 4 common mental health disorders that can trigger them
Do you hear voices or noises that are not really there? This could be a symptom of a deeper mental health disorder. Hearing something that is not real can be startling and sometimes scary. Fortunately, you are not alone. Somewhere between 5% to 28% of people have...
What is anxious attachment and how can it be addressed?
Interpersonal connections are a fundamental part of the human experience. When you are dealing with anxiety symptoms, you might find it more challenging to navigate these connections. Stress and intense fear of failure can put a strain on your relationships. Even...
What are depressants and what are they used to treat?
Are you experiencing the symptoms of anxiety? The overwhelming stress that often comes with anxiety can make it hard to focus on the things that matter in life. If anxiety has you constantly worrying about school, relationships and other aspects of your life, you may...
What types of meds are used to treat ADHD?
Are you having trouble focusing, making decisions or thinking your actions through? You might be dealing with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). When you are searching for a solution to help manage your symptoms, finding one that treats you as a whole...
Fawning: What it is, its link to trauma, and how teens can address it
Have you ever found yourself doing whatever it takes to avoid conflict? Do you often become a people pleaser for those around you even when they don’t seem to have your best interests at heart? Do you find that you feel safest when those around you are appeased? You...
Anxiety attack vs. panic attack: How to recognize them
Have you ever experienced a point in time where you randomly found yourself short of breath, scared and overwhelmed? Perhaps you started feeling this way without warning and without any apparent reason? Chances are, you may be experiencing an anxiety or panic attack....
6 top symptoms of sleep deprivation
Every healthy adult should get at least about seven hours of sleep per night. That’s the typical amount of rest adults need to stay happy and healthy. Children and teenagers often require more than seven hours of sleep to be healthy. In fact, it’s generally...
A basic guide to attachment issues
Attachment issues are emotional issues that can develop in young children who experience interrupted, underdeveloped or unstable relationships with their primary caregivers. These caregivers of those with attachment issues often did not pay attention or meet the...
How can a teen’s school experience affect their mental health?
Every young teenager will eventually experience going to high school. The quality of each person’s high school experience varies significantly. Some people say their high school years were their best, while others maintain it was anything but. Did you know that a...