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The Difference Between Worry and Anxiety

Do you know the difference between worry and anxiety? Is there even a difference? Yes, there is, and knowing what it is can help you to decipher between the two in the long run. Having debilitating anxiety surrounding situations and things …

Why Do People Avoid Mental Health Treatment?

In recent years the thought process surrounding mental health has changed, but there are still those who don’t seek treatment for a variety of reasons. Why people avoid mental health treatment varies from person to person. However, receiv …

Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

Having a healthy mind-body connection can help someone during even the most stressful time. Knowing when your body and your mind are at risk, and being able to identify what triggers the reactions can be beneficial for a more fulfilling lif …

What is Complicated Grief?

When you experience the loss of a loved one, grief is the natural response to such an event. But what is complicated grief? What causes it? What is the difference between the two? Experiencing the feelings of hurt and sadness that usually a …

Five Warning Signs for Suicide

With the number of suicides being so high and continuing to grow, understanding what to look out for in a loved one can be crucial to helping them. There are many warning signs associated with suicide risk, however there are five warning si …

How to Break a Trauma Bond

Learning how to break a trauma bond can be a tough undertaking. You may feel as though you cannot live without them, no matter how abusive and toxic the situation is. Ending any sort of a relationship can be difficult and painful, and this …

The Link Between Self Harm and Addiction

Self-harm and addiction can sometimes coexist within the same individual. How does this happen? Well, considering that both of these conditions are nondiscriminatory and they can afflict anyone at any point in their life, they are often use …

How Does Heroin Affect the Brain?

The brain is affected by drug abuse of any kind. Heroin is no different. How does heroin affect the brain? Using heroin changes the brain chemistry and when that chemical make up is altered, it can be difficult to rewire the brain back to n …

Bipolar Symptoms You Should Know

The bipolar disorder symptoms are defined as having specific episodes of mood changes that are on polar opposites of the spectrum. Elevated mood, or a manic state, and depression. The term “bipolar” is used so often in society, that the …

The Effects of Child Abuse on the Brain

The childhood years are vital to development for the later years. Childhood trauma can have a profound effect and cause changes in the brain that can change responses to certain situations. November is Child Safety Month, and understanding …

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