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Why Is EMDR Therapy So Effective for PTSD?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a groundbreaking therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This innovative approach involves patients recalling traumatic memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements.
Understanding the Impact Social Media Has on Adolescent Mental Health
Social media's impact on adolescent mental health is a complex and evolving issue. While experts have noted a rise in teen mental health problems coinciding with increased social media use, the relationship isn't straightforward.
Living With ADHD: 6 Tips for Maintaining Social Relationships
Living with ADHD can significantly impact your social life. You may struggle with impulsivity, leading to interrupting others or blurting out inappropriate comments.
How Showing Up for Yourself Can Benefit Your Relationship
When you've made a regrettable mistake, it's natural to blame yourself and wish for a different outcome. Perhaps you inadvertently offended your partner's best friend, causing disappointment and anger.
Why Does My Family Trigger My Anxiety?
Ever feel like your anxiety kicks into overdrive the moment you're around family? For many of us, family gatherings can feel more like emotional minefields than warm reunions.
How to Harness Your Strengths to Make ADHD Work for You
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions worldwide. While often viewed as a hindrance, ADHD can be a wellspring of unique abilities and innovative thinking.
Holiday Blues: How to Cope with Depression During the Festive Season
While twinkling lights and festive cheer abound, some individuals silently grapple with holiday sadness. This emotional struggle, often called "holiday depression" or "Christmas blues," stems from unmet expectations, painful memories, and heightened stress.
6 Ways to Cope with ADHD During the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and anxious, especially if you have ADHD. While the holidays can bring joy and connection, they often amplify stress for those with ADHD.
ADHD and PTSD: What's the Link?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two such conditions that, while distinct, can share overlapping symptoms and impacts.
5 Ways ADHD Strains Relationships & How to Overcome Them
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can significantly impact romantic relationships, creating a unique blend of excitement and challenges.
How Does Your Body Change After Trauma?
Trauma can profoundly impact both the mind and body. While the psychological effects are often recognized, it's equally important to understand the physical changes that can occur as a result of traumatic experiences.
How to Recognize the Signs of Seasonal Depression
As autumn leaves fall and winter looms, many people find their mood taking a nosedive. But how do you know if it's just a case of the blues or something more serious?
Understanding the Strain Infertility Can Have on Relationships and How to Find Healthy Support
You’ve tried for months, perhaps years, to conceive without success. The strain of infertility can take an immense emotional toll, leaving you and your partner feeling isolated, helpless, and disconnected.
Feeling Depressed Before College? Here are 4 Helpful Tips to Improve Your Mental Health
As you prepare to embark on your college journey, it's natural to experience a range of emotions. While excitement and anticipation are common, you may also find yourself grappling with feelings of depression or anxiety.
Working Through Complicated Grief After Divorce
Divorce hits like a gut punch, leaving you reeling and unsure how to move forward. The following grief isn’t just sadness — it’s a messy tangle of anger, relief, regret, and a dozen other emotions you can’t even name.
How to Manage Anxiety Caused by Chronic Pain
Chronic pain and anxiety often have a bidirectional relationship, meaning they can influence and exacerbate each other. When you experience persistent pain, it's natural to feel anxious about your condition and its impact on your daily life.
The Mental Health Challenges of Living with Chronic Pain and Fatigue
As you live each day with chronic pain and fatigue, it can feel like there is no escape. The constant discomfort and lack of energy may leave you frustrated and hopeless, chipping away at your mental health.
4 Ways ADHD Can Impact Your Sex Life
You may not think your ADHD has anything to do with your sex life, but the truth is that ADHD can significantly impact intimacy in some surprising ways.
What is Inherited Family Trauma?
Inherited family trauma refers to the way traumatic experiences alter psychological and even biological functioning in a way that gets passed down to future generations.
Stressed About Your Vacation? Here are 5 Ways to Relax & Unwind
You’ve been counting down the days until your vacation. But instead of feeling excited, you’re stressed. You’re worried about getting everything done at work before you leave and trying to pack at the last minute.