According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), PTSD and suicide rates have continued to climb by 30% in the United States since 1999. More than 40,000 people commit suicide annually. This epidemic leaves families to pick up the pieces and somehow work through their loss. For this reason, National Suicide Prevention Month is an essential time…
Numerous research has revealed the connection between meditation and the brain. New studies suggest that there are multiple benefits to meditation, specifically as it applies to addiction recovery. From changes in grey matter to improving nerve connections throughout the brain, there are several positive effects of meditation on the brain during a mindfulness based stress…
As has been the custom since 1949, May is Mental Health Month. What is the importance of this annual observance? How do treatment centers and caregivers reach out? Most importantly, how could this year’s mental health outreach make a difference in your life? Your Mental State Is Part of Your Overall Health Picture Plenty of…
During an entire lifetime, it is fairly normal to experience something that has a negative or traumatic effect. After this happens, it can feel impossible to let the event go. A trauma therapist has specialized training to help people break free of a history of trauma. Through therapy, individuals can learn how to break through…