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Treatment For First Responders

March 17, 2020 by Ellen Donker

They help others all the time. Now, first-responders have a place to get support.  By Craig Winston As first-responders, firefighters and paramedics are susceptible to trauma, and until recently, there was no dedicated facility to help them ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: anxiety, depression, first responders, international association of fire fighters center of excellence for behavioral health treatment and recovery, PTSD

In the World of the Smartphone We’re All at Risk of News Trauma

February 18, 2020 by Ellen Donker

In the World of the Smartphone We’re All at Risk of News Trauma . . . Schools' Active Shooter Drills Face Criticism for Causing "Trauma and Fear" . . . Early Treatment for PTSD After a Disaster Has Lasting Effects . . . Derrick Rose Says He 'Kind of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: active shooter, anxiety, australia, bushfires, chicago, collective trauma, emotional trauma, first responders, news, PTSD, schools, Shutter Island, smartphones, treatment, veterans, WWII

How PTSD Can Affect Sex (And What to Do About It)

February 4, 2020 by Ellen Donker

How PTSD Can Affect Sex (And What to Do About It) . . . Living with PTSD: A Wife’s Side of the Story . . . I Had PTSD and Anxiety After My Miscarriage—and I Am Not Alone . . . 4 Possible Subtypes of PTSD . . . PTSD Symptoms May Take Years to Appear – ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: albums, anxiety, cat, Competition, cooking, coping, court, Florida, miscarriage, music, PTSD, road rage, Sex, shooting, subtypes, symptoms, veteran, wife, Worst Cooks in America

Mindfulness Can Ease Anxiety

December 2, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Treating anxiety starts with one’s own mind. By Dr. Marisa Tomasic, Ph.D. Anyone who has suffered from anxiety can undeniably relate that it takes away the ability to experience the joyful moments of daily living. While the majority of people ... | Read More

Filed Under: Trauma Today Tagged With: anxiety, mental health, PTSD

The Pursuit to Happiness

November 20, 2019 by Ellen Donker

Dan Harris struggled with the darkness of anxiety. Then he found the light through meditation.By Charles Curtis Dan Harris has watched the video of what he calls the most embarrassing day of his life thousands of times. Dan Harris's on-air ... | Read More

Filed Under: Civilian Life, Posts Tagged With: anxiety, drug abuse, meditation, panic attack

Woman PTSD

What ‘High-Functioning’ PTSD Looks Like

September 19, 2017 by admin

From the outside looking in, most people would never peg me as someone with a mental illness. I’ve run my own successful business for 13 years, have a big social media fan base, tons of great reviews, have been married to the same man who is my best ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, stress, suicide

Habits that harm mental health

12 Habits That Harm Your Mental Health

August 30, 2017 by admin

Depression and unhappiness can develop from big events such as the loss of a loved one or a job, but small habits can impact daily mood and perpetuate depression, Time reports. Below are 12 habits that negatively impact your mental health and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, bullying, depression, exercise, habits, happiness, list, mental health, PTSD, relationships, stress, treatment

Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

Your Instagram May Indicate Depression

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study finds that the picture-based social media app Instagram may help determine whether or not a user is depressed, USA Today reports. Professors from Harvard University and the University of Vermont teamed up to conduct this study. They ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, PTSD, research, social media, stress, study

Woman with Depression Smoking while Pregnant

More American Women with Depression are Smoking While Pregnant

August 22, 2017 by admin

A new study indicates that there is a rise in the amount of American women who suffer depression and smoke during pregnancy, US News reports. The researchers who conducted this study looked at data provided by pregnant women in an annual ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, prevention, PTSD, research, resources, stress, study

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Seven Things You Might Not Know If You Don’t Have PTSD

August 21, 2017 by admin

By Christian M. Benedetto Jr. If you don’t live with post-traumatic stress disorder or have never experienced panic attacks, here are some things you might not know — but I’d like you to: 1. Everything matters, no matter how small. A trigger is ... | Read More

Filed Under: Christian's Notebook Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, resources, servicemen, symptoms, tips, veterans

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VA Confirms: Veteran PTSD Disability Claims Tripled in Decade

August 15, 2017 by admin

According to Veterans Affairs, there has been a sharp increase in the amount of veterans receiving disability payouts due to post-traumatic stress disorder over the last ten years, Navy Times reports. The VA reported that in 2008, there were ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, health, help, mental health, military, navy, psychological damage, PTSD, research, resources, servicemen, study, veterans

App Aims to Eradicate Veteran Suicide

August 15, 2017 by admin

A new app will connect veterans with other veterans to talk through trauma, Mashable reports. Many veterans experience trauma in combat, which can lead to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, help, mental health, military, prevention, PTSD, recovery, resources, servicemen, suicide, therapy, Trauma, treatment, veterans

The Joy Thief

The Joy Thief

August 9, 2016 by admin

Reclaiming happiness in the midst of anxiety By Dr. Marisa Tomasic Anyone who has ever suffered from anxiety, can undeniably relate that it takes away from the ability to experience the joyful moments of daily living. While the majority of ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts, Resources Tagged With: anxiety, help, psychotherapy, PTSD, therapy, treatment

avocados

Seven Foods to Reduce Anxiety

July 11, 2016 by admin

Since what we eat affects how we feel, some foods can help reduce anxiety. Bustle explores this by providing seven examples of foods and drinks that alleviate anxiety and stress. The right foods can ensure neurotransmitters function properly, help ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, mental health, stress, tips, treatment

happiness

Nine Facts on the Science of Happiness

July 5, 2016 by admin

Most people are in constant pursuit of greater happiness, but it is also important to understand the science of it, Bustle reports. Below are nine interesting scientific facts about happiness. 1. Happiness impacts your immune ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, mental health, mindfulness, tips

mental health matters

12 Habits That are Bad for Mental Health and How to Change Them

July 5, 2016 by admin

Time explores twelve common habits that can adversely affect happiness and offers tips on how to change them. 1. You don’t stand up straight. Research found that how we walk and how we feel are connected. A study showed that people who walked ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, cause, research, stress, tips, treatment

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Five Ways to Break the Sleep-Stress Cycle

June 27, 2016 by admin

Most Americans are not getting quality sleep, making them more susceptible to a sleep-stress cycle, Huffington Post reports. Lack of quality sleep leads to increased stress; increased stress leads to an inability to sleep due to over-alertness. ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, mental health, mindfulness, prevention, recovery, research, sleep, stress, study, therapy, tips, treatment

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10 Tips to De-Stress Your Home

June 27, 2016 by admin

Huffington Post provides ten tips on how to make your home a more comfortable and less stress-inducing place. Consider donating your wall clocks.  We are surrounded by devices with time-keeping capabilities. Our stoves, phones, cable boxes, and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, help, mindfulness, prevention, stress, tips

Anxiety

Five Misconceptions About Anxiety

June 20, 2016 by admin

Mental health disorders are often misunderstood and stigmatized, and anxiety disorders are no exception. Self explores five common misconceptions about anxiety. 1. Anxiety is common. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, mental health

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The Increased Likelihood of Anxiety in Women

June 14, 2016 by admin

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge found that women are almost twice as likely as men to suffer anxiety, Business Insider reports. The research team reviewed studies on the demographics of people with anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, mental health, PTSD, research, study

8 Reasons People Take Antidepressants Besides Depression

Eight Reasons People Take Antidepressants Besides Depression

June 3, 2016 by admin

A new study suggests antidepressants are being used to treat conditions other than depression, Huffington Post reports. As antidepressant prescriptions have significantly increased over the past 20 years, experts have had two main theories: a rise ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, research, stigma, study, therapy, treatment

Recognizing Anxiety in Children

Recognizing Anxiety in Children

June 3, 2016 by admin

The internalized nature of anxiety makes it challenging to spot in children, reports the Richmond Register. Anxiety in children is often described with different words before it is officially diagnosed. Referring to a child as worried, shy, ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, childhood trauma, children, help, therapy, treatment

Team USX Successfully Summits Everest for PTSD Awareness

Team USX Successfully Summits Everest for PTSD Awareness

May 31, 2016 by admin

KKTV reports that the team of veterans determined to summit Mount Everest to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) successfully completed its mission. Team USX was formed by U.S. Expeditions and Explorations – a non-profit ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, depression, health, PTSD, servicemen, support, veterans

Spot an Anxiety Disorder with These 11 Signs

Spot an Anxiety Disorder with These 11 Signs

May 31, 2016 by admin

Since anxiety disorders manifest differently for everyone a Bustle article provides 11 signs to look for if you are concerned about a loved one. 1. They Complain About Feeling Worried Worry is a normal part of life, but for someone with an ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, cause, help, mental health, mindfulness, sleep, symptoms

Reduce Anxiety with These 11 Daily Habits

Reduce Anxiety with These 11 Daily Habits

May 31, 2016 by admin

A Bustle article explores 11 ideas for daily habits to decrease anxiety. Whether you experience anxiety from time-to-time as all of us do, or you are one of the 18 percent with an anxiety disorder, these ideas may helpful. 1. Exercise Harvard ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, health, help, mental health, sleep, therapy, tips, treatment

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Seven Apps to Relieve Stress

May 31, 2016 by admin

A Huffington Post article explores seven Smartphone applications to aid stress relief. If you are looking for tools to help you live a calmer, more mindful, and less stressful life, one or more of these apps may be for you. 1. Worry Box-Anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, PTSD, relief, stress, therapy, treatment

5 Reasons to Give Therapy a Chance

Five Reasons to Give Therapy a Chance

May 23, 2016 by admin

In an Elite Daily article, a therapist discusses her unique perspective as a therapist who goes to therapy, and provides five reasons on why everyone could benefit from counseling. 1. Your relationship with your therapist is unique. Although ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, help, mental health, mindfulness, motivation, PTSD, therapist, therapy, treatment

Explaining Anxiety to People Who Don’t Have It

Explaining Anxiety to People Who Don’t Have It

May 16, 2016 by admin

A Bustle aritcle explores the difficulties of explaining anxiety to people who do not suffer from the disorder, and provides helpful ways to handle the challenge. Anxiety disorders include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), general anxiety ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, awareness, education, mental health, OCD, PTSD

Exercise May Help Treat Anxiety and Depression

Exercise May Help Treat Anxiety and Depression

May 16, 2016 by admin

Researchers from the University of California at Davis Medical Center report that exercise can help combat depression and anxiety, a Washington Post article indicates. According to the study, exercising increases glutamate and GABA. People with ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, exercise, health, mental health, PTSD, recovery, therapy, treatment

Kristen Bell Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Kristen Bell Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

May 9, 2016 by admin

Kristen Bell is the newest voice chiming in to the mental health conversation, reports Mic. Bell discussed her struggles with anxiety and depression in an interview for Sam Jones’ web series Off Camera. She talked about her family’s mental health ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, depression, health, mental health, research, therapy

Surviving Early Childhood Trauma

Surviving Early Childhood Trauma

April 25, 2016 by admin

A Social Worker Helper article reports that children who are in an abusive environment develop survival behaviors that make it difficult for them to move past the trauma they experienced. Humans adapt in order to survive. We respond to situations ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: abusive environment, anxiety, childhood trauma, help, psychological damage, Trauma

Weighted Blankets Aid Sleepers with PTSD, Anxiety

Weighted Blankets Aid Sleepers with PTSD, Anxiety

April 18, 2016 by admin

According to an Idealist4ever.com article, weighted blankets are proven sleep aids for all sleepers, especially to those with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and most types of anxiety. Weighted blankets help with PTSD and ... | Read More

Filed Under: Posts Tagged With: anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, recovery, sleep, therapy, treatment

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