Trauma-informed care is more than a buzzword, it’s a compassionate approach to healing that addresses the root causes of mental health struggles. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?” patients are asked, “What happened to you?” Acknowledging the delicacy and...
Trauma can result from any type of stressful event and can manifest into an emotional response that triggers emotional, psychological, or physical reactions. However, complex trauma occurs when a person experiences repeated traumatic events at any point in their life,...
Feeling depressed can be overwhelming, casting a long shadow over even the brightest days. However, you can take steps to find light in the darkness. From reaching out to supportive friends and family to engaging in activities that bring you joy and purpose, you can...
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. This month remind us how important it to unite in our efforts to prevent suicide and support those struggling with mental health issues. There is no one cause for...
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can leave deep, lasting scars, leading to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This condition can disrupt every aspect of life, often triggering a physical, mental, or emotional response in stressful or frightening...
The term “binge eating disorder” is often associated with bulimia. Overeating, though, is not necessarily connected with a binge-and-purge situation. Binge eating disorder is its own medical condition – a serious one – and it is heavily tied to trauma, stress, and...
