Virtually everyone will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. In most cases, the brain heals over time, and the trauma becomes integrated into our overall experience. However, when a traumatic event is not fully processed or is ongoing, it can manifest in ways that affect physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The symptoms […]
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Have you ever noticed yourself feeling more tired and grumpy during the winter months? It could be more than just a case of missing the sunny days and carefree feel of summertime. For some people, seasonal depression is an annual reminder that colder, darker days have arrived, and it can negatively impact their mental well-being.
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The holiday season can bring up a wide range of emotions. Some people feel especially loving and cheerful this time of year as they look forward to holiday parties and time with their loved ones. Others experience the holidays much differently, either feeling lonelier due to a lack of meaningful connections with others or feeling
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With multiple treatment options to consider, seeking help for mental health or addiction can be confusing. Therapy is usually a core component of any treatment program, but it can also be found as a standalone treatment. There are various types of therapies, such as dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, so it is helpful to
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make survivors feel trapped. Stuck inside memories of the distressing events they endured in the past. This feeling of being stuck can sometimes lead individuals experiencing PTSD to turn to substance use in order to cope. Dependency can then lead to addiction and an even more complicated struggle through trauma
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Mental health is a topic that affects everyone, whether personally or through someone they know. Nearly one-fifth of adults in the United States experience mental health concerns, yet there is still a mental health stigma that results in people avoiding getting help. Talking about mental health in an open and nonjudgmental way is a critical
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Serving one’s country is an admirable feat, but it is not without risk. Of course, if someone in the military serves during a war, their life can be in danger. But even those not directly involved in combat can still struggle with a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But how does PTSD lead
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An astounding hundreds of millions of people in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, many people do not receive treatment and go on to experience various mental, emotional, and physical symptoms. The importance of healing from trauma properly cannot be overlooked, as the symptoms of unhealed
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People go to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s an opportunity to work through a specific relationship issue or feelings of anxiety, depression, or even grief. Others seek addiction counseling to help to help themselves identify and manage triggers while recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD). Whatever the case, most people
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After experiencing trauma, it can feel like everything around you is triggering. A sound, a particular place, or certain people—even a scent, can lead to overwhelm. Learning how to properly identify and manage those triggers is vital to your peace of mind and the peace and well-being of those you love. At Right Step Hill
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