Depression is a huge issue across the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that some 5-12 percent of the entire population will experience a major depressive episode in any given year. A major depressive episode can be absolutely crippling and can leave the sufferer completely unable to function. Thus, depression will [...]
Panic attacks can be incredibly frightening. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, chest pains, nausea, feeling weak, dizzy, or faint, having trouble breathing, and even experiencing a sense of terror. However, that is by no means a comprehensive list. Indeed, panic attack symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Many of those who experience [...]
It can be extremely difficult and sometimes frustrating, to see a friend or family member struggling with mental illness. Though family or friends of those with mental illness may not have or understand ways they can positively impact that person’s well-being, there are still action steps that can be taken to remain supportive. Even [...]
It is the job of psychologists and related researchers to try to classify the different experiences of humankind. Through this, we get a general view of how people feel and react. While there is much truth in what has been discovered, however, it must be said that everyone is unique so no single path [...]
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions today. It affects millions of people across America and can be devastating to both the sufferer and those around them. An estimated 6.7% of adults (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2015) suffer from depressive symptoms and it is particularly prevalent in those between [...]
When people think about eating disorders, they typically ask the same questions. “How come they hate food?” or, “Puking after every meal? No way!” Right from the start, it should be said that eating disorders aren’t actually about food, but are really control-related. Most of those suffering from eating disorders also suffer from control [...]
This article is a review of Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book, Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free. This book is a great tool that helps women better understand the stages of spiritual development that we go through as we embark on our spiritual journey. The basic tenets are that believing in Satan’s [...]
While nearly everyone experiences distressing or traumatic events at some point in his or her life, not everyone experiences what clinicians characterize as one of the types of trauma. Being bullied on the playground or making a major faux pas in public can be extremely difficult to get over, make no mistake. How one [...]
Depression is complicated; it can be present in someone’s life for months or even years, gradually getting worse before anyone figures out what’s wrong. According to studies, millions of people will suffer from a depressive disorder this year. What’s unfortunate is that out of all these suffers, fewer than a third of them will [...]
Chances are you know a narcissist. It could be a boss, a family member, or possibly a regretted ex. Narcissists are magnetically charismatic at first glance, but upon further inspection you discover they constantly manipulate conversations to make it about themselves, they worry obsessively about keeping up pristine appearances, and they can’t handle criticism [...]
