Being concerned about a friend or loved one’s mental health can be difficult, especially if you are unsure if they are simply going through a tough time, or dealing with a significant mental health issue. In these instances, knowing the early warning signs of mental illness is vital. There are many different types of mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and eating… Read More
PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault. - Psychiatry.org
Big T Trauma & Little t Trauma: One Is Not Smaller Than The Other
If you were to hear that someone experienced ‘trauma,’ what do you envision? Do you see a combat-weary veteran, returning home and struggling to cope with what they have been through? Perhaps you think of a person who has just left a relationship with a physically abusive partner. Both of these scenarios are examples of what we refer to… Read More