The idea of becoming your own parent may sound a bit out there at first. But what if inner child work is essential for behavior or emotional healing? You may think of yourself as a grown-up just because you reached a certain age. The truth is, many adults carry...
For victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse, the impact doesn’t just end when the physical effects heal. The memory of the traumatic event can haunt them and cause adverse and long-lasting effects on their mental health. Whether you are a survivor yourself or know...
Comorbidities are more than one disorder in the same person. For example, if a person is diagnosed with both social anxiety disorder (SAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD), they are said to have comorbid (meaning co-existing) anxiety and depressive disorders. Other...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affect a person’s ability to socialize and communicate with others. People with ASD can also present with restricted and/or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities. The term “spectrum”...
You might hear the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” used interchangeably, which is understandable given that they share some common symptoms. In practice, however, panic and anxiety have different features, and behavioral health...
‘Sleep hygiene’ is the term used to describe good sleep habits. Considerable research has gone into developing a set of guidelines and tips which are designed to enhance good sleeping, and there is much evidence to suggest that these strategies can provide...