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…
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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…
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Both trauma and stress can seriously impact people. Trauma and stressor related disorders are a single category, as the role they play with the development of select disorders is so similar. While trauma obviously impacts the person directly influenced, it also impacts others around them. What is Secondary Trauma? Secondary traumatic stress is a result…
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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…
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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…
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Self Injury Awareness Day is an event that happens every year on March 1. Some participants also call the event Self-Harm Awareness Day. Through this event, advocates work to raise awareness around the world about self-injury behavior. What Is Self Injury Awareness Day? Self Injury Awareness Day began as a grassroots event and a campaign…
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A large part of the population experiences a traumatic incident at some point in their lives. Reactions to an adverse ordeal vary from person to person. However, there are some predictable ways that trauma and the brain define how a person responds. Increasing awareness of this interaction makes it more acceptable to seek treatment. Furthermore,…
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People shouldn’t take sexual assault lightly. With that said, how many people actually know what is sexual assault? Sure, they hear a lot about it in the news, but what is it really? Also, what psychological effects does sexual assault have on victims? What Is Sexual Assault? For communities to have better sexual assault awareness,…
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Mental health is just as serious as physical health. Mental health is more important than many people realize, and it’s important to understand this if you want to heal. An example of this is many people believe they can handle adverse mental health symptoms on their own. However, emotional trauma is difficult to manage and…
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Your heart is racing, you feel weak, and a sense of panic washes over you. Some people mistake this feeling for a heart attack or another underlying condition. However, for many people with anxiety, these symptoms characterize a panic attack. What is a panic attack, and how do individuals with anxiety overcome them? What Is…
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