Which came first? The chicken or the egg? What does it matter if they’re both necessary to continue the circle of life? This question is equally applicable to physical and mental health. What caused what? Do physical activity and nutrition affect mental health? Or are genetics and emotional experience the…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that results from your body’s reaction to a traumatic event. Many people experience traumatic events that result in symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, and intense anxiety. These will usually subside in less than one month. But if symptoms persist for longer…
Our experiences throughout life can affect our mental health in the present day. Our experiences while growing up often shape how we choose to respond to situations and treat ourselves. Childhood abuse may include (but is not limited to) physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and household issues (substance abuse, witnessing…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or experiencing a traumatic event, can make you feel alone or hopeless. You may also find it hard to function in day-to-day activities because your symptoms can appear without warning or apparent cause. Here's some information about how to live with PTSD. What is PTSD? PTSD…
Coping with depression can be overwhelming. Depression can make you feel isolated and lonely. Depression symptoms include irritability, isolation or withdrawal, sleeping too much (or having difficulty sleeping), binge eating or loss of appetite, loss of pleasure in previously pleasurable activities, or lack of motivation and energy. These can make…