Reading Time: 4 Minutes Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an estimated 4% of the world’s population. ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood however it is a lifelong disorder. It is characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can make it difficult for you to pay attention and control your behaviors. You […]
Mental Health
Which Trauma Therapy is Right for Me?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Trauma therapy is a type of therapy that can help you work through the emotional impact triggered by a traumatic event. Over 50% of people experience a form of trauma in their lives, and although not everyone is impacted by long-term emotional and psychological consequences, a traumatic experience can severely impact how you function in […]
The Cycle of Codependent Relationships
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Do you constantly find yourself putting your needs last in a relationship? Do you sacrifice your own happiness while trying to please others? Do you feel like your life cannot exist without a loved one? If so, you may be experiencing the toxic effects of a codependent relationship. Codependency breeds toxicity and vice versa, often […]
Do I Have Repressed Childhood Trauma?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Trauma can occur in all forms, shapes, and sizes throughout every era. It can come in the form of neglect in our childhood, physical abuse in a romantic relationship, witnessing a violent event or natural disaster, etc. Do you ever think, “I know my life was not perfect growing up, but suddenly I am flooded […]
Am I In A Trauma Bonding Relationship?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes If your partner, parent, or friend was abusive 10% of the time but wonderful the other 90% of the time, you may find yourself confused and making up excuses for their abusive behavior. You may tell yourself and others that you still love them and they are wonderful people despite their abuse. You have invested […]
Childhood Trauma and the Holidays
Reading Time: 5 Minutes Childhood Trauma and the Holidays: How Your Childhood Trauma Can Reveal Itself During the Holidays We live in a society where we are made to believe that the holiday season should be joyous, warm, and filled with love, presents, family gatherings, delicious foods, traditions, and celebrations; however, if you have endured childhood trauma or any […]
Insurance Lingo in the Metal Health World
Reading Time: 4 Minutes If you have sought care for your mental health in the form of therapy or via a psychiatrist, you have probably navigated the murky waters of insurance coverage. For the most part, insurance coverage in the United States is tied to your job, meaning that your employer offers you a plan with a few options. […]
The Connection Between Bad Habits and Depression: Is Your Lifestyle Triggering Your Depression?
Reading Time: 4 Minutes October is Depression Awareness Month. One of the goals of bringing awareness to depression is to help increase the general population’s knowledge and understanding of depression and other mental health conditions that co-occur with depression. During the month, different organizations host live and online events, use social media tags, and promote awareness. Our daily habits […]
Trick or Trigger? Navigating Trauma Triggers This Halloween
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Fall is in full swing with the leaves changing, the temperatures dropping, pumpkin spice everything, and Halloween. Although Halloween is considered a fun-filled holiday for most people as it includes costumes, candy, parties, and decorations, it can be a triggering holiday for those with past traumatic experiences. There is an underlying scare tactic to Halloween […]
5 Things to Boost Your Mental Health That Won’t Deplete Your Bank Account
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Therapy will always be the gold standard for treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety; however, it comes at a financial cost. Therapy sessions can run $100-$200 on average for a one-hour session, and there is a chance your insurance will not cover this. Or what if you don’t have insurance? Even with […]