Every September, communities across the country observe National Self-Care Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of self-care for overall mental, emotional, and physical [...]

Every August, National Wellness Month encourages individuals, families and communities to take proactive steps toward better health. While “wellness” is often associated with physical fitness, [...]

If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t enjoy anything anymore—whether it’s food, music, hobbies or time with loved ones—you might be experiencing anhedonia. It’s [...]

Binge drinking is a widespread issue that often carries severe health and safety consequences. Defined as consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short [...]

In an increasingly interconnected world, shared experiences—both positive and negative—shape communities and cultures. Among these shared experiences is collective trauma, a phenomenon where a group [...]

Struggling with mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress may push individuals to seek relief in any way they can. For [...]

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a part of daily life for many. Whether it’s due to work, family responsibilities, or unexpected challenges, the [...]

Men’s mental health is an important yet often overlooked topic. While society has made strides in recognizing the importance of mental health, the stigma surrounding [...]

Women who struggle with substance use disorders often face unique challenges that are deeply intertwined with their experiences of trauma. Research consistently shows that trauma [...]

Anyone who is a victim of human trafficking does not come out of the experience without suffering its effects. Mental and physical health effects loom [...]

In our modern-day culture, not many of us often encounter the term “slavery.” But it still exists – “Today there are at least 20,000 slaves [...]

Heartbreakingly, human trafficking is a widespread problem in the United States, but not one which is discussed often despite its prevalence. It is a traumatizing [...]

Self-harm is thought of as a concern that affects teens. But like any other mental health concern, self-harm does not discriminate and can manifest [...]

PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after you’ve seen or experienced something traumatic. While some people “bounce back” after just a [...]

Anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can produce similar symptoms in people, sometimes making them difficult to distinguish. Anxiety and PTSD can overlap [...]

Specific post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are common, if not stereotypically known: increased anxiety, jumpiness, panic and flashbacks. Even though these are all symptoms [...]