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How to Heal from PTSD: Understanding Trauma and Its Long-Term Effects
Trauma can leave deep emotional scars that don’t fade easily. When you go through a traumatic event, the fear, stress, and painful memories can stay with you long after the event is over. For some people, this emotional and mental strain turns into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition that can affect how you feel, think, and behave. It can cause flashbacks, anxiety, and a [...]
Why Mental Health Days Are Important
Life can be demanding. Between work, school, and personal responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You push through deadlines, handle stress, and keep going even when you’re mentally exhausted. But eventually, you notice the signs — constant fatigue, trouble focusing, and increased irritability. This is where a mental health day can help. A mental health day is a planned break from your regular duties to focus on self-care and [...]
Helping Your Teen Navigate Feelings of Inadequacy
In late elementary and middle school, young people often experience increased emotional volatility, leading to noticeable mood swings for both themselves and their families. A common concern during this period is a growing sense of inadequacy, a feeling of not measuring up to their own expectations or the expectations of others. What drives this shift? The onset of adolescence often provides the explanation. As young people transition from childhood [...]
Fundamental Changes within Adolescence
The onset of adolescence can bring a feeling of loss for many parents, as the familiar closeness of childhood begins to fade. Though love endures, the increasing independence of their child creates a new, sometimes less physically affectionate, relationship. "We felt so close to our child, and now it's different." This sentiment is common among parents as their children transition into adolescence. The shift can be challenging due to [...]
Navigating Hurry Sickness
In today's fast-paced world, the relentless pressure to do more, achieve more, and be more in less time is taking a significant toll on us at the turn of a quarter century.Do you often feel rushed in your daily life? For example, do you frequently experience the following: A sense of urgency and pressure to constantly be doing something? Difficulty completing tasks without feeling hurried? A tendency to rush through [...]
Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships can look different to different people, as individual emotional and relational needs evolve over time and with personal growth. While definitions of "healthy" may vary, most agree that these relationships balance individual autonomy with a strong sense of interdependence. The healthiest and most fulfilling relationships are often characterized by mutual respect, compromise, and the consistent presence of a reliable and supportive partner. Here are five more qualities [...]