Mental health is a topic that is gaining more awareness by the day, and rightly so. We all know someone who is struggling with addiction, but do we ever stop and wonder what caused it? Trauma is a common factor that contributes to substance abuse. Let’s explore the connection between trauma and substance abuse, and…
Psychiatric disorders affect millions of adults and children across the U.S. every year. While there are several effective treatment programs available, many people choose to suffer alone or don’t have close access to quality mental health care. Some of the most common psychiatric disorders that people struggle with are treatable through a combination of behavioral…
The effects of childhood trauma in adulthood can be significant if the trauma is never adequately addressed. Men and women can experience lingering depression, PTSD, addiction, and other mental health disorders that will worsen over time. Unfortunately, it can cause low self-esteem and problems focusing at work or school. It’s these and other issues that…
A traumatic experience can leave a person feeling as if danger is all around them, even if there is no danger present or the traumatic event is in the past. This heightened state can make people feel unsafe, panicked, and unable to know what is real. Understanding how trauma impacts relationships will go a long…