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Is a Loved One Dealing with Trauma? Here’s What You Can Do

Living with PTSD can be a major impediment to a normal daily work routine, but much more so in relationships with loved ones.

Science Alert: A Vaccine Against Depression?

While there are many known effective treatments for mental disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, it is estimated that almost 80% of people in low- and middle-income countries receive no treatment for their mental health issues.

Who Can Benefit from Having an Emotional Support Dog?

Can a dog help an owner suffering from anxiety, depression or PTSD? Certainly. While emotional support dogs are “working” dogs, just like service dogs, they don’t require any formal training.

Turns Out, There Is a Way to Forget Unpleasant Memories

According to the research team, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to find it difficult to forget unpleasant memories and this isn’t the case for people without the conditions.

How to Let Go of Negative Memories: Practical Strategies

Try exposure therapy Exposure therapy is a type of treatment that helps people with PTSD, especially those who have flashbacks or nightmares. With a therapist's guidance, people can safely face things that remind them of their trauma. This helps them learn to cope better.

5 of the MOST Underdiagnosed Mental Health Conditions

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental condition that develops in response to an extremely traumatic life event.

17 Dogs Who Will Surprise You With Their Resourcefulness

This is Georgia, who helps people with PTSD. Image Credit: dshark789 / reddit 14. A dog with a very rare and unique job - he detects polar bear pregnancy by smell. He can detect pregnancy in polar bear poop with up to 97% accuracy. Image Credit: CatPooedInMyShoe / reddit 15. 

Gratitude Can Seriously Improve Your Health! Here's How...

Scientists believe that persons who regularly express their gratitude will suffer a lot less from conditions such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) since they will be able to focus less on the traumatic events themselves. 8.

Love to Read? 8 Books You Must Get Your Hands on in 2018

Attila, a Ghanaian psychiatrist visiting London to give a conference on PTSD, is crossing when he's bumped into by a jogger - a tall silver-haired Jean. Jean is a wildlife biologist engaged in a study of urban foxes. The author starts with these small moments and molds them into an engaging novel.

Emotional Dysregulation - Signs, Causes and Treatment

Usually, it's part of a larger diagnosis - like anxiety or PTSD. The best way to address emotional dysregulation, if you suspect it, is by seeking the help of a mental health professional.

What Are the Long Term Health Consequences of COVID-19?

It is no secret that severe illnesses come with certain mental repercussions, with many intensive care patients, hospitalized with COVID-19 or not, and those who have spent a lot of time in the hospital often experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression and even PTSD as a result.

Why We Cope With Stress by Avoiding and How to Stop

People who have general anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to engage in avoidance behavior, but it could happen to anyone at one point in their life. After all, nobody likes to be stressed, and it makes sense for us to try and avoid situations we perceive as negative.

The Best FREE Health Apps That Can Transform Your Life

Talkspace therapists specialize in treating a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, PTSD, and more. Download: Talkspace for iOS | Android 3.

Being Lonely Equals Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day

Makes It Easier To Cope and Fight Stress Having a trusted circle of friend can make or break the recovery process after emotional trauma or intense stress, so much so that it was found that people experiencing severe stress and trauma were more resilient and less likely to develop PTSD (post-traumatic

This Natural Oil Can Relieve Pain, Boost Immunity and More

Studies researching the anxiety levels in public speakers and even children suffering from PTSD combined demonstrate that CBD can be effective at relieving both anxiety and stress-related insomnia.

What Is 'Long COVID' and Why Do You Need to Know About It?

A few studies have also shown that some patients may even face cognitive decline and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). What should I do if I have lingering COVID symptoms? So, what do we do if we have any lingering COVID symptoms months after testing negative?

The Many Great Mental Health Benefits of Nature Therapy

. * Studies have shown that nature therapy can work as a potential treatment for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).