Learning about mental health concerns not only affects those diagnosed, it also impacts the family. As dynamics change and new bonds develop, family members often find themselves in conflict with one another due to misunderstanding mental disorders and disagreeing on treatment approaches. This can be a confusing experience. Although many
Many individuals struggle with symptoms of anxiety on a daily basis. Anxiety can look many different ways but typically consists of both physical symptoms (e.g., sweating, muscle tension, rapid heartbeat, etc.) and psychological symptoms (e.g., persistent worry, poor concentration, irritability, etc.). In order to manage symptoms of anxiety it can
While many would agree that a child with well-defined goals and who is excelling in school is something to be encouraged, symptoms of anxiety related perfectionism can lead to later development of more pervasive anxiety disorders that impact the quality of the child’s life. Recent research has defined perfectionists as
As the holidays are approaching and neighbors are out and about decorating, many individuals find these next couple of months to be a stressful period. For example, the holidays can be difficult for a variety of reasons, such as interacting with family members when there is tension, financial pressures, as
In the United States, Depression with Peripartum Onset (Postpartum Depression) affects between 8.9 and 37% of women during the first year postpartum. Symptoms associated with depression can develop during pregnancy or in the weeks or months following birth. Symptoms associated with depression, such as anxiety, hallucinations, and psychosis pose an
As humans, we experience various emotions on a day-to-day basis, both positive and negative. Although our emotions provide us with information about our experiences, there is one emotion in particular that is known that have many positive effects on both our physical and mental well-being and that emotion, is the
Bullying affects people of all ages; whether you’re an adult experiencing bullying in the workplace or a child experiencing bullying at school, bullying can have a negative effect on your quality of life and mental health. Bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and
Self-distancing refers to an individual’s ability to reflect upon personal experiences through the perspective of an outside observer versus a more self-focused point of view. For example, an individual from a self-focused perspective would look at a situation by asking “Why did I act this way?” whereas an individual engaging
Dr. Martin Seligman studied 24-character strengths that all individuals possess to some degree. The character strengths were classified into six categories: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. Applying one’s character strengths leads to overall wellbeing in five areas: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. To learn more about
Most of us have sat through an episode of Hoarders on TV, watching a close-up camera snake through a house full of trash, dirt, items piled high, and other things. What may not be seen on television is that hoarding disorder is a serious psychological illness. It can lead to