What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder and Its Symptoms? Do you or someone you know ever seem to get down with the changing of seasons, specifically in the fall or winter? Some may disregard these depressed feelings as simple mood swings or the “winter blues”, yet there exists a real disorder that may explain these feelings [...]
America has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. Though the number seems to be dropping, an estimated 50% of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce with over 60% of second marriages also ending in divorce. When you apply the math, potentially half of America’s children are raised by divorced parents. [...]
We are complex creatures. Personalities, idiosyncrasies, habits, and behaviors are just some of the complicated traits that make us who we are. Various factors play a role in shaping who we become: upbringing, family dynamics and relationships, cultural influences, and personal experiences just to name a few. We all have different ways of coping with [...]
Bullies are nothing new. Unfortunately, we have not found a way to eliminate bullying or even decrease its prevalence; in fact, with recent advances in technology and social media, bullies have new platforms and opportunities to spread their cruelty. There are many parents who may be ignorant to the fact that their child is a [...]
Today, we are hearing more about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder than ever before. Many soldiers who have completed tours in the Middle East come home and continue to battle the after effects of war. Others experience a different form of trauma that has its own residual effects. Though PTSD is getting talked about more, there are [...]
ADHD represents the most prevalent disorder among children between the ages of 3 and 17 in the United States. In fact, 11% of children in the US between that age range have ADHD. While the disorder is predominantly diagnosed in children, ADHD is non-discriminatory, which means it can affect people of any race, IQ, or [...]
We all can experience those times when we have to double check if we locked our front door or unplugged the heating iron, but some become so obsessed with routine behaviors that their daily activities constantly revolve around these tendencies. If you find yourself in a similar circumstance there is a good chance that you [...]
Anxiety is a feeling that all people can experience. It can occur before an important interview or exam, when you’re facing your fears, in certain social situations, or when making an important decision. Some people suffer from anxiety disorders which go beyond the average moments of just being nervous. These disorders include, but are not [...]
Mental Health Defined What is “mental health?” some people describe this as the literal health of your brain, while others use the term to describe a psychological state; but the very best way to describe mental health is to combine these two definitions together and include the social, emotional, and psychological state of a person. [...]
According to Websters dictionary, a resolution is the act of finding an answer or a solution to a conflict or a problem. A "New Years Resolution" implies a promise and commitment that is made, starting on January 1st, to work toward a positive goal and/or mitigate a negative goal. Resolutions range across the world, and [...]
