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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often affects sufferers differently, but symptoms tend to overlap to include powerful flashbacks, nightmares, depression, and difficulty maintaining concentration. Men may also face a range of signs and symptoms that are particularly associated with their experience. PTSD is ... Read More

Research suggests a strong link between trauma and addiction. Learn how people with PTSD can break the cycle and find healthier coping mechanisms. After a traumatic event, some people find they can't relax. They jump at small noises, stay awake all night, and have panic attacks in ordinary situations. Eventually, ... Read More

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health condition that someone may develop after experiencing a scary, shocking, or dangerous event such as an assault, a life-threatening vehicle accident or weather event, an active shooter situation, or the death of a loved one. PTSD may also develop after a person ... Read More

In 2019, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that women are almost twice as likely to seek therapy as men. While 24.7% of women sought help, only 13.4% of men attended counseling. Around 20% of women took medication compared to only 10.7% of men. It seems like masculinity and mental ... Read More

Growing research shows that mental health in the gay community is an ongoing concern. The Trevor Project has found that 40% of LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide, and 68% report symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, the statistics don't improve at the other end of life. SAGE, an advocacy group for ... Read More

There are many types of mental health disorders, and their characteristics and symptoms can at times resemble one another. As types of mental illness, personality disorders and mood disorders often have similar presentations and overlapping symptoms, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. With both ... Read More