Deciding to go to a mental health retreat can be difficult and scary. Most people have little issue with looking out for their physical health, but choosing to get help for your mental health takes a great deal of strength and bravery. While the stigma surrounding mental health concerns is dissipating, thanks largely to greater …
It’s estimated that around one in five United States adults experiences a mental illness or a mental health condition. Beyond that, any number of adults may experience periods of depression or anxiety throughout their lives. That’s why it’s so essential to get insight into what makes for a healthy mind. Remember that a healthy mind …
About 8% of the population will have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. In a given year, about eight million people struggle with this condition. Not everyone receives the help they need, though. Are you currently struggling with PTSD? At some times, it can feel suffocating. Learning how to start coping …
Have you ever heard of EMDR therapy? Many people who seek mental health help begin with something along the lines of talk therapy or CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy). While these are two great forms of therapy that work for many people, some people need more specific help. EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) may be helpful …
Handling trauma is no easy feat, especially if you have suppressed your emotions for a while. However, severe mental health issues can bring your traumas back to the surface. Without proper care and acknowledgment, previous traumas can do real damage to your already fragile mental health. What can you do when your mental health starts …
Deciding to get help for mental illness or personal issues is tough. It takes an incredible amount of bravery, willpower, and self-love. One of the more popular forms of getting help for personal struggles is going to a therapy retreat. These intensive programs are great choices for helping you get back on your feet without …
Holistic mental health practices encompass more than what is on your mind. The purpose of all holistic forms of medicine is to treat the “whole person” rather than the problem. Holistic mental health practices incorporate exercise. Different forms of therapy for people in recovery are necessary. A successful treatment pays close attention to your fitness …
Healing from trauma is something that no one should have to do alone. And luckily, many people are choosing to seek help for their recovery. According to recent studies, nearly one in every six adults in the United States has started therapy in the last year. You don’t have to know how to heal from trauma. …
Flashbacks caused by PTSD can happen at any given moment. You could be driving your car or cleaning inside your home and it hits you. At that moment, you feel as though you have little to no control over what’s happening. Your body’s taken over by your past trauma, and the only thing you’re concerned …
In the United States, 70 percent of adults have experienced a traumatic event. That means there are 223 million people carrying the aftermath of unresolved trauma. Are you one of them? Unresolved trauma can have long-lasting negative effects. Side effects of trauma include depression, anxiety, inability to handle conflict, and more. Trauma can make doing the simplest tasks a major …