Alternatives to Self-Medicating PTSD
The scars from a painful past can often feel overwhelming, even in the present. You may tell yourself that you have survived, that things are better now, but you still feel tension, anxiety, and depression thinking about it. You might wonder why you can’t simply “get over it,” and live a normal life, but so […]
The Link Between Abuse And Eating Disorders
Understanding The Link Statistics show that there is an undeniable link between those who suffer from eating disorders and a history of experiencing abuse. As many as 30% of individuals who have some form of an eating disorder have also been the victim of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. The trauma of experiencing things such […]
The Use of Internet-Based Therapy for Anxiety
Traditional forms of therapy involve meeting one-on-one with a trained counselor where a patient can discuss their problems in a safe environment. While there is no substitute for the personal touch of individual therapy in its basic form, new methods of internet-based therapy can be helpful as a supplement in certain cases. Studies on the […]
Developing Emotional Stability in Recovery
Addiction can be a product of many different factors, but for many addicts the core of their substance abuse problems stem from emotional immaturity and instability. They may create a number of different excuses for themselves regarding why they drink or use drugs but in many cases it all comes down to an inability to […]
New Ways to Identify Suicide Risk
It can be difficult to predict when patients will develop symptoms of depression that are severe enough to lead to suicidal thoughts or attempts at taking their own life. In the U.S. one person dies by suicide every 13 minutes resulting in about 38,000 deaths each year. Psychologists must take efforts to determine which patients […]
Using Psychedelic Drugs to Treat Depression?
Depression can be a deeply distressing and overwhelming condition that can make it feel hard to function or find anything enjoyable in the world around you. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments and ways people in different contexts have recovered and managed to live thriving lives. Through a combination of medication and therapy, many […]
Job Stress and Symptoms of Mental Illness
People often view stress as a normal part of their daily lives especially when it comes to their jobs. Work-related stress may seem a natural part of life but for certain individuals with high stress jobs and vulnerabilities to psychological problems, their job could be linked with the development of a mental illness. A number […]
Treating Anxiety by Cutting Back on Caffeine
Anxiety can sometimes be a very destabilizing and uncomfortable mental place to be in. If you regularly experience seemingly unstoppable and uncontrollable fear and nervousness, it can make it hard to feel like an active and engaged part of the world around you. Although it feel like there’s nothing you can do to make the […]
Low Self Esteem And Eating Disorders
Low self esteem has been linked to a number of mental health problems, including eating disorders. This doesn’t necessarily mean that every person who experiences low self esteem has some type of mental health problem. Nonetheless, low self esteem is a big factor when we talk about eating disorders like bulimia or anorexia, depression, or […]
Picky Eating May Signal Psychological Issues in Children
Children can be selective eaters at times as parents struggle to get kids to eat their vegetables or be more open to trying new foods. While picky eating to a certain extent can be common among kids, in more severe cases it could represent underlying issues that may require intervention. New research suggests that selective […]