Many people have difficulty figuring out where to start when seeking mental health help. Patients are more likely to give up or prolong the process when the process feels overwhelming. Let’s discuss the most critical questions and the steps to finding your ideal therapist. Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Mental Health Help You’ll need to navigate …
Choosing a mental health therapist is a big decision that requires significant consideration. With the right therapist, you can maintain your well-being and overcome obstacles that hold you back. When you know what to look for, you can choose a therapist that sets you on a path to a more productive, healthy you. What Makes …
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Reconsolidation therapy – Brunet Method is a research-based effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Alain Brunet at McGill University has spent two decades developing what he rightly considers to be the first curative intervention for a psychiatric disorder. In this article, I provide the basics of the Brunet method of reconsolidation therapy. Further …
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In any given year, one in five Canadians experiences mental illness. Depression is a serious medical condition that impacts millions of people worldwide. It can significantly impact your quality of life, but effective treatment options are available. This article will help you understand the basics of depression, how to get help if you or a …
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Millions of individuals are living with anxiety disorders worldwide. Whether you’re suffering from panic attacks, debilitating phobias, or unrelenting fear, some therapies can help you limit anxiety symptoms. In fact, therapy is the most effective treatment option for most anxiety problems. Let’s explore the benefits of therapy for anxiety disorders. How Does Therapy Impact Those …
The weather undoubtedly affects our mood, whether you’re living with anxiety disorders or not. The gloominess of winter with cloudy skies and cold temperatures can cause anyone to feel a little down. Still, Seasonal Affective Disorder and depression are common in the winter due to weather changes. While you may think that the summer is …
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Recovering from trauma can be challenging. Since the right PTSD treatment is different from one person to the next, the recovery process can be slow going as you work to find what’s best for you. Sometimes finding the best PTSD treatment requires trial and error. Still, the treatments available are the same for everyone. Let’s …
Many people are familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder, the anxiety disorder that results from a traumatic event. The disorder was once referred to as “shell shock,” commonly found in veterans and soldiers exposed to war zone deployment, training accidents, and military sexual trauma. Today, PTSD has gained national awareness, and the disorder is found in …
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Navigating the symptoms of PTSD through daily life can be challenging. Approximately 44.7 million people are struggling with PTSD in the United States alone. Recognized as a psychobiological mental disorder, those with PTSD have the highest rates of healthcare service use. While effective treatment plans vary from patient to patient, some at-home techniques can help …
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Many people use the terms panic attack and anxiety attack interchangeably. However, the two are not the same, with the primary difference being the cause of these attacks. Both panic and anxiety attacks cause intense, overwhelming, and emotional feelings that significantly impact your everyday life. So, what is the difference between the two, and how …
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