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Emotional wounds can be caused by trauma of all kinds. When we experience trauma, we might think the worst part is over when the ordeal is through. However, the impact of trauma sometimes isn’t felt until an emotional wound begins to haunt the mundane activities of...

If you or someone you care about isn’t feeling well mentally, and it’s affecting the normal activities of daily living, it might be more than just a case of the blues. Having symptoms of depression can indicate that a larger mental health issue is at play. Depression...

Bipolar depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In the past, it was referred to as “manic depression”– but that term is now outdated and stigmatized. This condition is characterized by alternating periods of depression and...

In today’s age of omnipresent social media, it might seem like everyone else has their lives together and is happy and confident at all times– but the truth is that feeling hopeless is a common experience for many people. In fact, we’ve all felt it at times. If you’re...

Sometimes the day-to-day challenges of life can be frustrating. You can find yourself becoming overwhelmed, annoyed, or even downright furious. Having uncontrollable feelings of anger and rage can be scary and uncomfortable to experience, and when you act out of...

Starting or growing a family by having a child is an intense experience, full of strong emotions, big life changes, and long term commitments which can be intimidating or even overwhelming. It is normal to feel tired when you have a new baby, but it is important to...

Preparing for holidays can cause many of us to go into a whirlwind of activity and, sometimes, even anxiety. This stress can eat at us and rob us of the joy that holidays are meant to bring. In order to have a nice holiday with your family and friends, you may want to...

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that can affect you during certain times of the year. Despite the stigma that some people feel when they experience symptoms of depression, it is not unusual–or totally inevitable–to feel down when you haven’t seen...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically affects people during the fall, winter, and early spring months of the year. This is a condition which, because it occurs on a fairly predictable schedule, can be reasonably managed and possibly...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically affects people during the fall, winter, and early spring months of the year. This is a condition which, because it occurs on a fairly predictable schedule, can be reasonably managed and possibly...

Feeling overwhelmed can be, well, overwhelming. It can take over your life and seem very difficult to suppress. Feeling overwhelmed can bring up other uncomfortable feelings such as helplessness, anxiety, pessimism, and low self-esteem. It can even push you to feeling...

Nearly everyone has to work to make a living. You might find yourself struggling with keeping a balance between work and life. When you’re stressed out at work, it’s easy for those issues to consume your thoughts–even when you are off the clock. Sometimes, personal...

Insecurity is a lack of confidence that makes you question your abilities as a person. It can affect your self-esteem and your self-worth. If you’re dealing with a long-lasting feeling of uncertainty, discomfort, or unsureness you’re probably struggling with...

Studies have shown that over three quarters of the workforce in this country have experienced some type of burnout due to their job. Many people feel mentally and physically exhausted after their workday. This burnout can cause frustration, stress, and can negatively...

We all experience stress from time to time in life. Sometimes, stressors cannot be avoided, so the stress we experience must be managed properly so that we can avoid serious health consequences. High stress levels can cause sleep disruption, poor health functioning, a...

In today’s busy modern society, distractions are everywhere. Due to the constant streams of breaking news, information about any topic you can search on the internet, cell phones and pinging text messages, and social media that surround our daily lives, it is too easy...

In any relationship, communication is one of the most important aspects of conflict resolution. But for communication to be effective, emotional intelligence is key. Starting a conversation in a calm way is a critical first step on the path to effective communication....

There are a lot of habits people slip into that aren't conducive to positive mental health. A habit can be something someone is doing or not doing physically, like not getting enough sleep, smoking, or overusing social media. It can also be something someone feels...

Almost everyone has something that happened in the past affecting their present. Maybe they did something that continues to haunt them. Maybe someone did something to them that continues to hurt them. If memories from your past are affecting your day to day life,...