How to Tell If Someone Is a Narcissist: Seeing the Signs
Learn how to spot narcissistic traits and behaviors, understand different types of narcissism, and how to navigate relationships with narcissists
What Is Fawning? Understanding the Trauma Response
Learn what fawning is, how it develops as a trauma response, its signs, how it affects relationships, and how trauma-informed care supports healing
Types of Mania: Signs, Causes, Duration, and Treatment Options
Types of mania explained, including symptoms, causes, and treatment for bipolar disorder.
Breaking the Cycle: Therapy for Generational Trauma
Understand what generational trauma is, how it’s passed down, and what treatment options are available for you. Learn how to break the cycle and heal
Dealing with Anxiety: How to Get Out of Freeze Response
Learn how to get out of the freeze response caused by anxiety. Understand why it happens, coping mechanisms, and how your nervous system can heal
The Link Between Trauma and Anxiety: A Guide to Healing
Explore how trauma and anxiety are connected, what could cause each, how to tell them apart, and treatment options that support recovery and relief
Healing from Complex Trauma: A Comprehensive Guide
Understand the diagnostic of C-PTSD. Learn how it develops, the difference from PTSD, and diagnosis and professional care can help you heal
CBT for Anxiety and Depression: Effective Treatment Options
Discover how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treats anxiety and depression. Learn about its benefits, techniques, and effectiveness
Trauma Recovery Guide: Proven Resilience Strategies
Learn effective strategies to build resilience and recover from trauma. Discover coping skills and healing techniques for lasting recovery.
What Is Epigenetics? How Gene Expression Shapes Mental Health
The complex relationship between our genes and mental health shapes who we are, yet doesn’t define who we can become. Epigenetics is an exciting emerging field that studies how behaviors, life experiences, and environment shape gene activity without changing DNA. Chemical “tags” on genes turn the genes on or off, influencing mental health. Stress, diet, […]
Innovations in Trauma Therapy: New & Effective Approaches
Trauma therapy is a challenging field, but is full of promise, having evolved significantly in the past few decades in efforts to help those individuals experiencing trauma-related disorders. Emerging and innovative approaches are being used to complement those that have been developed in the past 15-20 years. Read on to learn more about this interesting […]
PGX Testing in Mental Health: Personalized Treatment Insights
Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing is emerging as a promising tool in mental health care, using genetic insights to tailor antidepressant and antipsychotic treatments. PGx testing is a precision (also called personalized) medicine technology that examines genetic variation in the way medication is metabolized or broken down for processing by the body. By analyzing an individual’s unique […]
How Are Neurodivergent Disorders Treated?
Neurodivergent disorders like ADHD and autism are treated with personalized, affirming approaches that focus on strengths rather than normalization. Learn about modern therapies, medication options, and holistic support systems.
What Is Bipolar Disorder and How Is It Treated?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by intense mood swings between mania and depression. Discover the different types, symptoms, and treatment approaches, including medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle adjustments.
How Accurate Is Genetic Testing for Mental Health? What the Science Says
Genetic testing for mental health is an evolving field with the potential to personalize treatment. However, limitations exist regarding accuracy and clinical usefulness.
How Can Family Therapy Help You and Your Loved Ones?
Family therapy enhances relationships, communication, and conflict resolution, providing vital support for individuals recovering from mental health conditions. Discover its benefits, process, and types.
Which Foods Help Reduce Anxiety and Improve Mood?
Discover the best foods to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Learn how a balanced diet with omega-3s, probiotics, and whole grains can support mental well-being.
How Acceptance and Support Can Lead to Better Mental Health
How many times have you tried to accept a challenging situation, but found it hard to do? Acceptance can be elusive but it’s worth the emotional journey to get there. This is especially so to strengthen our mental health. And having a good trusted support network is a key piece of the puzzle. Read on to learn more about the power of acceptance, resilience and the role of social support and improved mental health.
How Long Does Ketamine Work for Depression?
Ketamine therapy is a new treatment for depression. It offers rapid relief, particularly for those with treatment-resistant depression. Used for many years as a surgical anesthetic, it was later discovered to have fast-acting anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects [1]. Read on to learn more about how it works, how long it lasts and other aspects of its use.
How Your Energy Affects Your Mental Health
Many people think that mental health is the absence of mental illness, but it’s much more than that as it includes your emotional, psychological and social well-being. But what does energy have to do with all this? Read on to learn more about the mental health benefits of good energy and tips to care for your mental health.
Is Behavioral Health the Same as Mental Health?
It’s easy to be confused by these terms because there is no single way of using them among medical, mental health, and substance abuse professionals. In fact, organizations such as the American Psychological Association and American Psychiatric Association don’t have formal positions on the difference between these terms. In this article I’ll provide a clear distinction between them to try and help you understand. Read on to learn more about what these terms mean and their relationships.
Signs of Emotional Trauma in Adults
Emotional trauma is the result of events which are deeply disturbing and may be horrific or terrifying, leaving you feeling unsafe, helpless or overwhelmed and shattered. The good news is that many recover fairly quickly and can move on with their lives. However for some the effects are deep and long-lasting, leading to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Read on to learn more about emotional trauma.
Can You Have Trauma Without PTSD?
PTSD always implies having trauma experiences but trauma does not always mean you may have PTSD. But both are the result of shocking, scary, or dangerous events. While they are similar, it’s helpful to understand the differences between these two terms, which can be confusing. Read on to learn more. The Basics of Trauma and […]
Struggling With PTSD Fatigue? Causes, Symptoms, and Real Treatment Options
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary or dangerous event. There are many symptoms of PTSD, but one of the most common, yet often overlooked, is fatigue that goes beyond ordinary tiredness. Read on to learn more about symptoms and causes, types of fatigue and how to cope […]
What Does A PTSD Episode Look Like?
PTSD episodes can be intense and overwhelming. Learn about the symptoms, how they affect the brain, and practical strategies for coping with or helping someone during a PTSD episode.
11 Signs of Unhealed Trauma and How to Recover From It
Trauma can be one-time, multiple or long-lasting repetitive events. They are scary, overwhelming and highly threatening. Trauma affects everyone differently. Some may have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while others who are more resilient do not, or only briefly and with less severe symptoms. This depends on many factors. But the impact of […]
What to Do When PTSD is Triggered: A Thoughtful Guide to Recovery
Trauma experiences are scary and threaten a person’s safety to the point that they are extremely afraid. Their bodies enter survival mode with the “fight-flight-freeze” response which normally helps us avoid or respond to potential danger. Most recover without treatment within a month. But about 8% of Americans develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in which […]
Hallucinations From PTSD: Causes and Treatment
In the US, almost 8% of the population will have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. About 1 in every 10 women will develop PTSD compared with 1 in 25 men, according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Although hallucinations are not a medical criteria for PTSD, they are increasingly […]
Complex PTSD and Sleep: Disturbances and How to Heal
Up to 90% of those suffering from Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) have trouble sleeping. This is due to the impact of trauma on the nervous system and on mental wellness. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia, nighttime anxiety, nightmares and stressful dreams are common. This has a major impact on the healing process as improved sleep is […]
Brainspotting for Anxiety: Does It Really Work?
Dr David Grand —an experienced therapist focused on EMDR and relational analysis— noticed that his patients would sometimes stay stuck in a certain spot during their sessions, which led to him naming them “brain spots”. In 2003, Dr Grand developed an alternative to EMDR named Brainspotting (BSP), and since then, it has proven effective as […]