It can happen in an instant. One minute you are going about your day at home or at work, the next you’re having difficulty breathing, you’re dizzy and disoriented. It’s post-traumatic stress, and its symptoms–which can be physical, cognitive and emotional–can rear their ugly heads at any moment. Sometimes the symptoms are triggered by everyday stress, […]
How to Develop Coping Skills for Anger, Anxiety, and Depression
Anxiety and depression affect millions of Americans. Many people cope with anxiety and depression silently, feeling they need to “be strong” for others around them. This thinking is understandable, but it’s important to honor your feelings and get the help you need. Even if self-help is your only option, there are positive steps you can […]
What you need to know if you think your teenager is considering suicide
As a parent, your teenager’s physical health and mental well-being are of the utmost importance. While the idea that your teen might be suicidal is frightening, suicidal thoughts, comments, and behavior should always be taken extremely seriously. In order to do so, it is important to be able to recognize warning signs of teenage suicide and know […]
Tips for diffusing an emotional crisis situation at home
It can happen in an instant. One minute everything is fine, the next a family is in the throes of an emotional crisis. Sometimes it’s due to substance abuse. Sometimes it starts with an argument over seemingly trivial matters. Other times the stress of daily living–work, finances, unexpected setbacks–simply becomes too much. Emotional health is […]
