Do you feel that the shame connected to darker moments in your bipolar struggles is too challenging to face and recover from? You aren’t alone. Bipolar disorder can shatter your self-image and make forgiving yourself extremely difficult.
Autism is a mental health disorder that affects both children and adults. It causes people to behave in certain ways that are considered “abnormal” and make interaction with others very…
Divorce isn’t easy for anyone, but children can take it particularly hard. Many children don’t understand what is happening and many more feel the divorce is somehow their fault. Here’s…
Few things zap your energy the way a stress-filled day can. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in our…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, or EMDR, is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches. It has been researched extensively and proven effective…
When a loved one is depressed, it’s often difficult to know what to say. Even with the best of intentions, friends and family can often say the wrong thing, which…
If you are someone who has been experiencing depression, you may recognize that you need help, but you may be confused as to what therapies will work best for you.…
When a friend or loved one suffers from anxiety, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to help them cope. Panic and anxiety attacks can leave the anxiety sufferer feeling…
There is no denying that healthy eating is good for us. When we eat right, we can make significant improvements to our overall health and well-being. But, as with most…
Human beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the…
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