Neurodivergent by Nature
Nature’s Role in Neurodivergent Well-Being “Neurodivergent” describes individuals whose brain differences affect how they process information, interact with the world, and experience life. Coined by…
Category: Behavioral Health
Exploring Complementary and Integrative Approaches to Depression
Depression, affecting an estimated 5% of adults worldwide (around 280 million people), is a significant public health challenge. It manifests through persistent sadness, hopelessness, and…
Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention
Suicide, the tragic act of taking one’s own life, impacts hundreds of thousands of people around the world every year. In fact, approximately 700,000 to…
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Understanding, Recognizing, and Treating a Complex Disorder
Depression is a mental health condition that affects people of all ages, including children and adolescents. Unlike the normal mood swings or occasional feelings of…
Depression in Adults: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments
Depression, also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression, is a widespread but severe mental health disorder. Depression in adults disrupts an…
Depression: Alternative Approaches
Depression is one of the most serious and costly healthcare issues facing us today, affecting more than 20 million adults in the United States. While…
Domestic Violence and Pets
Domestic violence (DV), also called intimate partner violence, is a public health problem and a human rights issue that affects millions of persons in the…
Suicide – A Preventable Tragedy
Laurie struggled with anxiety for most of her life. She was frightened in school, felt pressured to get high grades and go to college, and…
Anxiety Disorders
We all experience anxiety at some time or another in our lives. It can keep us alert and cautious when we need to be and…
June Is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month
In 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD Awareness Day and in 2014, the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness. The…
Facebook
