Depression is more than just feeling sad, it’s a serious condition that affects millions around the world. It’s essential to recognize that symptoms and depression are medical conditions, not personal failures. In this blog, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about depression. We’ll break down what it is, how it feels, and what …
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According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5-TR), the selective mutism definition refers to an anxiety disorder characterized by a consistent failure to speak in certain social settings where speaking is expected, despite the ability to speak in other situations. Selective Mutism Definition: A complex anxiety disorder that significantly impacts pragmatic language, …
Narrative therapy, developed by Michael White and David Epston in the 1980s is a type of counseling that helps to see lives as stories and empowers the narrator to become the authors of those stories. It focuses on identifying and changing the narratives to gain new perspectives and find ways to overcome challenges, ultimately shaping …
Wondering what drives sudden, uncontrollable anger outbursts? Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) provides the answer. IED is an impulse-control disorder where resisting aggressive impulses becomes nearly impossible, leading to frequent, intense outbursts. Imagine temper tantrums, threats, tirades, and even physical attacks on others or their possessions – all happening in a flash! These episodes cause …
Imagine waking up every day with an uncontrollable urge to pull hair, leading to visible bald spots and deep emotional distress. This is the challenging reality for those living with trichotillomania, a mental health disorder often shrouded in silence and misunderstanding. Affecting approximately 3.5 percent of the U.S. population—an estimated 5 to 10 million Americans—this …
Is Hair Pulling Just a Habit or Something More? Explore Trichotillomania! Read More »
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) affects a whopping 15 million American adults as per The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), making it the second most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder. But what exactly sets off this anxiety bomb? What are the everyday social anxiety triggers? Let’s dive into the situations that make social butterflies feel …
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Potty training can be a daunting task for any parent, but potty training an ADHD child, now that becomes even more challenging. I found myself in this very situation, struggling to potty train my son despite trying every method in the book. From ditching the diapers to offering rewards for successful trips to the bathroom, …
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Hoarding disorder, or hoarding OCD, is a complex mental health condition that affects people from all walks of life. People struggling with hoarding exhibit persistent difficulties in parting with possessions, leading to excessive accumulation and clutter in their living spaces. According to statistics from International OCD Foundation, an estimated 2% – 6% of the population suffers …
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It’s the end of month and like always, we continued our commitment to spread mental health awareness, spiritual healing, and positive thoughts by addressing mental health issues for everyone, to make their lives better, peaceful, and happy. This month, we covered a variety of topics on mental health issues, improving mental health, and also focused …
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Many people love keeping things that they might never need, because of a memory associated with it or a special attachment. That’s normal. But sometimes, this habit of keeping and storing things escalates to a point that throwing anything seems like a struggle. And it could be anything, from a mere box of an appliance …
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