June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness month! We are going to look at what PTSD is, its provenance, symptoms, treatment, and listed resources. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs following direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic event(s). These include but are not limited to personal acts of violence, assault, abuse, sexual […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder listed in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) under the section of Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders. Those with OCD can experience lasting, uncontrolled, and reoccurring thoughts, known as obsessions. Those with OCD can also engage in repetitive behaviors, known as compulsions. Someone with OCD can experience obsessions, […]
Toxic Relationships are defined as an unhealthy relationship between two people where disrespect, lack of appropriate communication, dishonesty, controlling behaviors, and possibly abusive behavior that result in continued unhappiness by one or both people. Toxic Relationships typically do not start out as toxic. In fact, most relationships that end in toxicity begin with an intense […]
A mental health day is a dedicated break from work, school, or daily responsibilities to rest, recharge, and care for your emotional well-being. It’s an opportunity to relieve stress, prevent burnout, and reset your mindset. In recent years, it’s become clear that mental health is just as important as physical health. Just as we take […]
