It’s easy to recognize that anxiety can be passed down to us from our parents, whose parents (my grandparents) were probably ...
Trauma bonding is a psychological phenomenon where individuals form intense emotional attachments to those who cause them harm. These bonds create destructive cycles that often leave people trapped in ...
Psychological trauma (referred to as "trauma" in the rest of this post for simplicity) is complex and pervasive, significantly affecting individuals emotionally, mentally, and physically. Since its ...
AT LEAST 20 OTHERS WERE HURT, AND WE KNOW NO MATTER WHERE TRAGEDY FALLS ON THE TIMELINE, COPING WITH A CRISIS CAN REALLY TAKE A TOLL ON OUR MENTAL HEALTH. AND THIS IS A TOPIC NEAR AND DEAR TO US HERE ...
Public unrest is straining mental health nationwide, especially in BIPOC communities, as culturally responsive and decolonizing therapy approaches gain ground.
When wars end, cities begin rebuilding themselves.Rubble is cleared, schools reopen, and life slowly returns to the streets.But for children, war does not end so quickly. It remains in their ...
Rebekah Schuler was walking to her 10th grade history class with her best friend, each with a shared headphone in her ear, blasting their favorite song, when gunshots and bloodcurdling screams sent ...
For many people living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress, an emotional support animal feels less like a pet and more like a lifeline. Owners often describe feeling calmer, safer, or ...