Post-traumatic stress disorder can happen to a person after experiencing a traumatic event that has caused them to feel fearful, shocked, or helpless. It can have long-term effects, including flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety. Examples of events that can...
Every day, there are people worldwide who struggle with addiction. Whether it’s to alcohol, drugs, or gambling, addictions can take over a person’s life and be very difficult to overcome. It can also be hard to find the motivation to get sober when your...
The family unit is an intricate collection of complex individuals with unique personality traits and coping mechanisms. As a result, what makes for a good company can also be a source of friction once in a while. As our family lives evolve, personal experiences...
An increasing emotional and psychological phenomenon in this modern world is anxiety. The term itself is not very concrete as it encompasses a wide ground. It is commonly felt when in face of something unknown or beyond one’s control such as a job interview or an...
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep, you may have insomnia. Various factors contribute to sleep deprivation, such as stress, a disrupted sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, and...
Conditions that impact the mind in such a way that there has been some loss of touch with reality are what are meant to be described by the term psychosis. A psychotic episode is the term used to describe this kind of mental breakdown in a patient. When a person is...