TRAUMA Trauma is a type of injury to the mind that occurs as a result of a severely distressing event. It is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one’s ability to cope or integrate the emotions involved with that experience. Reactions such as shock, fear, jumpiness, nightmares, or trouble sleeping […]
DEPRESSION Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. Many people feel sad, “blue”, or disappointed at times. These feelings are usually temporary and pass within a few days. However, when feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or worthlessness persist and begin to interfere with daily life, it may be a sign of depression. Depression, also known […]
ANXIETY In today’s stressful world, it’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. However, when excessive anxiety and worry become difficult to control and interfere with daily activities, this may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. One may feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making […]
ANGER ANDAGGRESSION Individuals who have trouble controlling anger or who experience anger outside of a normal emotional scope may have one of several different types of anger disorders. Anger can take on various forms, the main categories of anger disorder include: Passive anger – This does not always come across as anger and can be […]
BEREAVEMENT The period after losing a loved one can be one of the toughest periods in one’s life. Feelings of loss, bereavement, and grief are normal and natural for the healing process after a death is experienced. While bereavement is highly individual when it prohibits someone from taking part in daily activities, this can be […]
OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms are unique to each individual, but some common patterns do exist. The condition is characterized by obsessive thoughts and/or compulsive behaviors that significantly interfere with daily life. Obsessions are unwanted, recurrent, and disturbing thoughts, impulses or images that are difficult to suppress.Symptoms of obsessions include: Fear of […]
SCHIZOPHRENIA Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which people have trouble interpreting reality. People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment, but early treatment may help control symptoms before serious complications develop and may help improve the long-term outlook. Symptoms can vary in type and severity over time, with periods of worsening and remission of symptoms, but […]
BIPOLAR DISORDER Mood changes are natural coping mechanisms for the ups and downs of life, but when mood swings become extreme, occur more frequently, or show up more sporadically, this can be a symptom of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by extreme highs and lows in mood and energy. Those […]