Long-term psychological stress from violence and trauma can cause severe mental health issues. Research shows fear, worry, and hopelessness are strongly associated with experiencing stress for a long time. Signs and symptoms Intense and unpredictable feelings: with severe mood fluctuation, the individual may feel irritable and then suddenly calm. Recurrent thoughts: Past memories tend to …
Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) is a type of depression. The depressive mood occurs during the fall or winter season, when there is less sun light. The depression symptom can affect their daily functions. Studies have shown that SAD has been linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain, which is caused by less sunlight and …
Many are hesitant to seek counseling, as people believe that seeking counseling is a sign of weakness. I have heard people say, “I can always talk to a friend; how will talking to a stranger make it better?” “I don’t think talking to a counselor can help.” Counseling is a professional relationship between a counselor …
Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbances in eating behavior and associated distressing thoughts and emotions. Eating disorders are very serious as they affect physical, psychological, and social functions. Different types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Anorexia Nervosa This disorder is characterized by self-starvation …
Living with depression can be extremely difficult. But here are a few steps that you can take to keep yourself mentally healthy and manage. Talk to someone you trust. Isolating oneself makes it hard to talk. Many struggle to share what they experience and are hopeless about seeking help. However, stay in touch with one …
Do you feel satisfied with your life? Do you constantly feel that something is missing from your life? Do you find yourself chasing the wind instead of enjoying the current situations of life? The idea of grass-is-greener syndrome is that the person is always looking for something better that they are missing out on. So …
