The environment we live and work in has a huge influence on our mental and physical health. A warm, sunny day at the beach can uplift us after a long, gray winter season. Taking a trip to the mountains can rejuvenate us after bearing with never-ending workdays in the [...]
Many already have some idea of what PTSD is. Images of veterans or assault survivors come to mind. However, those who suffer from PTSD are not limited to car accidents, violent attacks, natural disasters, etc. There is a type of PTSD called C-PTSD. The “C” stands for “Complex”. Complex [...]
Exercise can go a long way in helping you manage your anxiety long term. In addition to benefits like heart health, regular exercise can boost your mood and ease anxiety symptoms. But how? Exercise’s Effect on Anxiety The two main ways exercise helps reduce anxiety are: It releases endorphins [...]
The holiday season is officially here. For many, that means it’s a time of celebration. Whether you’re going to family get-togethers, work events, or parties with friends, it’s a wonderful time to connect with the people you care about, and be a little extra merry. Unfortunately, many holiday events have alcohol [...]
Anxiety is an incredibly common mental health condition, but it’s also a very manageable one. While the symptoms of anxiety don’t typically go away on their own, treatment can help you overcome your fears and take control of your life again. But you can’t be in therapy 24/7, and [...]
Frontline workers have seen and overcome challenge after challenge over the last couple of years. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to this very day, they have taken care of the public, put their own health on the line, and have seen and experienced things they shouldn’t have [...]
Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental health conditions across the globe. While you can certainly have one without the other, they often go hand-in-hand. People tend to separate the two because, on paper, they seem to have completely different symptoms. Unfortunately, that’s often the result of stereotyping [...]
In the U.S. alone, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 3.5% of adults. Many people think it’s something that only impacts those in the military, but that’s an old stereotype that simply isn’t true. While military members can be at risk if they’re in active combat, they certainly aren’t the [...]
People with anxiety tend to have a basic understanding of what triggers them. Sometimes, it’s easy to avoid those triggers. Other times, it feels next to impossible to stop experiencing the things that make their anxiety worse. Unfortunately, one of those things can be a lack of sleep. While [...]
You’ve probably heard of different attachment styles and how some can be more problematic than others. Having a secure attachment style is ideal because it features the healthiest communication patterns. That’s why many people with other attachment styles strive for secure attachment (with help). But, what is a secure attachment [...]
