Childhood Trauma Shapes an Under- or Over-Active Inner World
Childhood trauma shapes coping, leading to hypervigilance or retreat into a rich inner world. Healing requires balancing these responses through therapy and mindfulness.
Understanding Clinical Depression: Common Symptoms and Treatment
Is depression a mental illness?Yes, clinical depression is a serious, but treatable, mental illness. It is a medical condition, not a personal weakness. It is also very common. Major depression is …
Living in the Shadows of the Past: The Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma
Picture credit: Pinterest Childhood trauma has an insidious way of haunting the mind, creating an inescapable loop of pain and fear that seems impossible to break free from. It’s a cruel irony — yo…
Opinion: Group therapy can improve mental health care access
Guest columnist Dr. Brandan Gremminger: "If you or a loved one are presented with an option of receiving group treatment sooner than you can access one-on-one care, please know the research shows you aren’t settling for less. "
Balancing school, fall sports and your child's mental health
The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be highly beneficial. Regular physical activity can help defend against common health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Sports […]
How to help seniors experiencing mental health issues
Grief and loss, chronic illness, isolation an dementia are all risk factors that can make seniors more prone to depression. But oftentimes, mental health issues can go undetected in elderly people.
Creative hobbies may greatly benefit mental health
Painting, woodworking, writing: Whatever you turn to creatively, it could equal or exceed work in terms of maintaining mental health, new research shows.
Student mental health struggles linked to absenteeism and lower grades, showing clear need for more in-school support
Parents are reporting worse mental health for their children than they did a decade ago, but different groups of children are struggling with mental health in markedly different ways.
Depression Recovery: A Guide To Understand Signs Of Recovery And Relapse Prevention
If you’re currently fighting depression, know that you’re not alone and it’s time to say goodbye to devastating feelings and find a way to recover. This blog helps you understand the signs of depression recovery.
Unveiling Emotional Neglect: Identifying and Healing Its Long-Term Effects
It’s widely acknowledged that childhood traumas can profoundly influence various aspects of our adult lives. While we commonly recognize the most overt forms of adverse...
Explore the mental health care debate: convenience of telehealth vs. human touch of in-person care. Find balance for effective wellness at Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry.
If a child doesn't feel safe, they won't disclose abuse. We need to ensure we understand this and listen to our kids in order for our kids to feel safe to disclose.
Grief brain fog is a misunderstood and distressing part of the grieving process, but it exists nonetheless. Know more about grief brain and its impact, here.
The Art of Doing Nothing: Embracing the Power of Rest
In a world that glorifies busyness and productivity, doing nothing may seem counterintuitive. However, mastering the art of doing nothing can bring balance, creativity, and renewed energy. An anecd…
I've thought a lot and for a long time about doing this. It's my attempt at trying to finally let go of the remaining anger I carry with me, stopping me from being able to forgive. Some people seem to forgive so easily but I admit I can't really fathom it?
A checkup for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 2: Still lots to do
The 988 lifeline has been contacted by about 10 million people either by phone, text or chat. It's gotten better over the two years, but it still has a long way to go to connect people to care.