Grief has been defined as, “Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death.” Grief can be an incredibly deep and emotional experience that everyone goes through when a loved one has passed away, or even when a traumatic event has occurred.… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
3 Ways That Anxiety Can Destroy Your Addiction Recovery If You Let It
Anxiety affects millions of people each year, and unfortunately, many people don’t seek the treatment they need to manage it effectively. The Mental Health Foundation, a UK-based organization, explains that anxiety is based on fear – the thought of a… Read More ›
What You Didn’t Know: Colors Can Have an Affect On Your Mood
Color psychology may sound a bit silly, but it’s not – as research has shown just how much of an impact colors can have on our mood and mentality. The colors we wear, the colors that we incorporate in our… Read More ›
Cannabis Use and Psychosis: Recent Studies Find the Two Are Linked
There’s been much debate lately over the influence of cannabis and the development of psychosis and disorders such as schizophrenia; many people believe that since cannabis is a natural substance, that it’s harmless. It’s important to remember, however, that any… Read More ›
Understanding Emotions: 5 Ways Anger Can Be Used For Good
We can’t escape those moments when someone – or something – aggravates to the point of no return. Anger begins to boil within, and sometimes it feels almost uncontrollable; despite having such an intense urge to act in a hateful… Read More ›
Overcoming Childhood Trauma in Addiction Recovery
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies states that trauma is: “…Used to describe negative events that are emotionally painful and that overwhelm a person’s ability to cope.” Healing from trauma is incredibly challenging, but it is often the time… Read More ›
How Soft Music Relaxes a Chaotic Mind: Tools for Healing
Music is an incredibly powerful force that can have a direct influence on our mindset, depending on what we’re listening to. If we’re feeling irritable, for example, harsh beats can elevate that feeling – and, conversely, listening to calming music… Read More ›
The Harms of Treating Solely an Addiction When Mental Illness is Involved
Most people view addiction as the sole problem a person experiences, because the harmful consequences of substance abuse seem to be the most visible and direct. However, there’s much more than goes on beneath the surface; in many instances, those… Read More ›
Why Those With Narcissistic Personality Disorder Should Receive More Support
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) gets the brunt end of many jokes, as people tend to throw the term “narcissistic” around way too easily. Individuals who simply appear vain or self-conceited may be considered to have NPD by the general public,… Read More ›
Finding the Positives of OCD: Reclaiming Your Story
We spend so much time as a society talking about the negatives that come with psychological conditions – but despite the grief they can cause us from time to time, there are some positives that we can focus on, too.… Read More ›