We all have quirks and flaws. But how do you know when your personality traits are symptoms of a personality disorder? A personality disorder is a mental health condition that can make it difficult for folks to maintain healthy relationships … Continue reading →
Tips, such as being aware of how you spend your time and reflecting on what makes you happy, can help you assess your life and make changes to find happiness again. What you think is important to you might not … Continue reading →
Believe it or not, these everyday phrases may do more harm than good. You probably wouldn’t use old-school phrases like “Wait until your father gets home” or “I wish you were more like your sister” with your kids, but there … Continue reading →
Sometimes abusive tactics in a relationship are subtle and difficult to identify, but insults, manipulation, and intimidation can all be part of what’s known as coercive control. “Coercive” is a term that implies the use of threats or force. In … Continue reading →
Now that I’m an adult and have kids, I’m teaching my children that their bodies are their own and that they’re allowed to say no to physical affection. This can be especially difficult when family members equate respect with compliance. … Continue reading →
What is depression? Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It’s also fairly common. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading →
Trauma can alter the structure and function of your brain in many ways. If you don’t quite feel “back to normal” after a traumatic event, you’re not alone — and here’s why. Beautiful and complex, our brains have one main … Continue reading →
At this time of year, when the days are darker, and we spend less time outdoors, many of us risk becoming vitamin D deficient. Research shows that one billion people around the world are vitamin D deficient, a reality that … Continue reading →
Hoarding involves excessive accumulation and an inability to discard possessions, including useless items like trash.Though hoarding behavior has been described for centuries in literature, only since 2013 has it been named a psychiatric disorder.Hoarders live amidst squalor that compromises living … Continue reading →
Beautiful african woman with hands in heart, expressing love and health concept, outdoor On the long list of wants in life—to be healthy, happy, fulfilled—feeling really, truly good about yourself likely takes a top spot for many people. And that … Continue reading →
