In any given year, roughly five out of 100 people in the U.S. will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, the National Center for PTSD estimates. The condition is commonly triggered in the aftermath of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD can be debilitating when symptoms are severe. Common symptoms ... Read More
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How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Anxiety
Everyone worries, right? How can we afford to replace the roof this year? Is my job on the line when the company downsizes? What if I can't complete my degree on time? What if they are cheating on me? We all experience worry and symptoms of anxiety from time to time. It's normal to worry about issues ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for ADHD
Awareness of neurodevelopmental disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached an all-time high, thanks in part to a greater understanding of what these conditions are and how they affect people. Consequently, many people are realizing in adulthood that they may have ADHD and never received ... Read More
Can an Unhealthy Relationship Cause a Mental Breakdown?
Relationships can be complicated, and even strong, healthy relationships take work and can, at times, cause stress. So many of us have grown up being taught to prize loyalty, to stick it out when times get tough, and to “make it work.” But what about deal breakers? What happens when you ask yourself, “Am I in a ... Read More
The Mental Health Benefits of Building Intimacy in a Relationship
Humans are social creatures, and it’s not surprising that close relationships are a priority for most people. While a strong support system or a romantic partner isn’t a cure for a mental illness, there is a link between mental health and intimacy. Building intimacy in a relationship and maintaining it are among the ... Read More
How Healthy Nutrition Boosts Recovery
If you talk to Staci Shacter about nutrition for just a few minutes, it quickly becomes evident that she’s a passionate believer in the power of food to heal. She’s also a reservoir of information on the subject. As a registered dietician serving FHE Health, Shacter regularly educates patients about how healthy ... Read More
6 Mental Health Treatments That Are Now Obsolete
The history of mental health treatment is a terrifying subject. Humanity's first efforts to treat mental illness were riddled with superstition, ignorance and fear. For centuries, treatments used on the mad — as those with mental illness were then called — were next to torture. Given the history of mental health ... Read More
6 Tips for Anxiety That’s Getting in the Way of Relationships
It's normal to experience apprehension about starting a new job, going on a first date, or speaking before a large group. That nervous or unsettling feeling known as anxiety is not always bad, because some anxiety can help people be more careful when faced with challenges. For example, an individual considering a ... Read More
