No one is ever prepared for trauma. In fact, most of us go through our lives believing that tragedies happen to other people. The Australian Psychological Society notes that trauma is derived from the Greek word for wound. Traumatic events are distressing or life-threatening events, such as a car accidents, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or even an affair. When […]
Why EMDR is Effective in Treating Trauma
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapeutic protocol used in the treatment of mental and emotional trauma. It has been widely praised in the United States and is currently used by agencies such as the American Psychiatric Association, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Departments of Defense and Veterans […]
Do I Have the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?
According to the American Pregnancy Association, 70-80% of all new mothers experience what’s called the “baby blues”, while only 10% – 20% suffer from postpartum depression. With so many women experiencing some form of emotional upheaval after giving birth, why is there still so much confusion about the two? Samantha Meltzer-Brody, M.D., Associate Professor and […]
Anorexia Isn’t the Only Eating Disorder
On the heels of the controversial Netflix series 13 Reasons Why comes a film about anorexia, To the Bone. Originally screened at Sundance this year, Netflix will release it on streaming video on 14 July 2017. The film is receiving mixed reviews, with some lauding it in hopes it will spark conversation on an important […]
4 Things You Need to Know About Adolescent Anxiety
Anxiety is like fire: It can keep us safe and warm, or completely devastate our property and our lives. It’s good to be a little anxious at times. When walking down a deserted street at night, anxiety keeps us on alert and ready to fight or take flight should a dangerous situation arise. But for many […]
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