What's considered 'normal', and when should you seek support?
What's considered 'normal?' And when should you seek support?
In the aftermath of something like a mass shooting, people can be angry, in pain, in a state of fear, and we often approach grief as a problem to be solved.
Victims may be at risk of developing PTSD, but the experience may also spur growth.
Addressing the emergent psychological needs of others during a traumatic event can be a draining experience. Working with individuals who are in acute emotional distress requires an intensity that, for the provider, is both mental and physical. It is imperative that you consider your own state of mind prior to engaging
A local health professional explains how to have a conversation with children following horrific events.
What is crucial to a trauma is how one deals with it. If positive coping strategies are not part of a woman or girl’s repertoire, she may experience PTSD.
Life throws a lot of unpleasant experiences our way—like deaths in the family, nasty breakups, or agonizing injuries—but a good friend can always help us pull through. This trick will remind you to be a good friend long after the initial shock of a traumatic event has faded away.
Big goals can bring big worries. See yourself in this founder's journey to manage worry and anxiety.
There's a lot you can control in life, but how you handle random events will determine your success--and your happiness.
With so many crises going on across the globe, each day can seem overwhelming. Use these tips to manage your mental health in stressful times.
How fear-related memories can be buried in the unconscious -- and then retrieved.
The first step to helping others is by helping ourselves.
In this article, we look at what change is and how to cope with it. We look at some of the main factors affecting mental health.
To succeed, we cannot let fear paralyze us -- we must find a way to navigate through the stress.
While stress may be an unfortunate reality of life, there's no need to allow it to take control. Check out these tips for managing stress and taking your power back from anxiety.
Research has shown that resilience can be learned. The following are just a few of the techniques you should focus on in order to foster your own resilience.
One of the most common types of anxiety is social anxiety, also known as social phobia. People suffering from social anxiety are afraid, worried, or otherwise uncomfortable in social situations. Sometimes, it is visibly noticeable while other times it...