In 2024, 12.1% of adults in the United States struggled with feelings of anxiety. For some people, these feelings are a temporary reaction to stressful events. However, for others, anxiety is a debilitating condition that affects the way they eat, sleep, exercise, work and interact with others. When you seek anxiety ... Read More
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7 Common Myths About Therapy That Keep People from Getting Help
Therapy myths are harmful because they can discredit the benefits of therapy and make a person feel that there's no point in trying to get help. There are many reasons why people avoid therapy. But one of the most important reasons is that they believe myths about therapy. It's time to bust those misconceptions once ... Read More
How Trauma Shows Up In Therapy
If you've experienced a traumatic event, whether recently or in childhood, it can be difficult to move past that experience. Processing trauma is something that's best done under the guidance of an experienced therapist. There are several potential approaches to emotional trauma therapy, and finding a therapist that ... Read More
Mental Health Relapse – What is it?
With 12.8% of adults dealing with feelings of anxiety and 4.8% of adults experiencing depression, mental illness is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Therapy can ease the symptoms, but it doesn't offer a cure--and for someone who's already on the edge, a single argument or setback could trigger a mental ... Read More
Valium: Potential for Abuse and Addiction
Valium is a prescription medication designed for short-term use. When used according to the prescription instructions, it offers temporary relief from anxiety and other distressing symptoms. Unfortunately, Valium also has addictive properties, causing some people to misuse it. For example, someone who's prescribed a ... Read More
National Trauma and Impact on Our Mental Health
When major events affect an entire nation, they shape how millions of people feel, think and cope with daily life. Things like global pandemics, natural disasters and acts of violence create shared experiences that are sometimes referred to as national trauma. The mental health effects can last long after the initial ... Read More
Nitros Oxixide (Whippet) abuse and addiction
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas or whippets, is best known for its medical use in dental procedures and anesthesia. But in recent years, recreational use of this gas has become more common, especially among teens and young adults. More than 13 million Americans have misused this substance in their lifetime. ... Read More
Tricyclic Anti-depressants
Discovered by accident in the 1950s when scientists were researching antihistamines and antipsychotic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), were the first drugs to successfully treat depression. While effective in up to 70% of patients, tricyclic antidepressants need ... Read More
