Adults are not the only ones who experience intrusive thoughts, they can also be present in children. When children experience intrusive thoughts, they are often scared and overwhelmed. They do not understand where the thoughts are coming from and have a hard time...
Holistic treatment means not just focusing on one aspect of health and wellness, but all of them. This includes physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual health. Oftentimes, treatment for anxiety may focus on the physical and mental health...
Teens with autism can live happy, fulfilling lives. However, for this to happen, they may require extra support and help in school, social situations, and other activities. For this reason, as a parent, it is important to be able to recognize the signs of autism. This...
Living with depression is a struggle. It can cause persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness, and often causes those struggling with it to lose interest in the things they used to enjoy. It is only natural that these people, and their doctors, want to know...
Anxiety is a fairly common condition, affecting over 40 million people in the USA. However, it can be difficult to know when run-of-the-mill anxiety becomes something more serious that should be treated with medication. In general, if your anxiety starts impacting...
Unfortunately, depression and its effects are often misunderstood by the majority of people, even those who have it. Depression is more than just feeling sad and hopeless, it actually has a serious and observable effect on the brain. With teen depression on the rise,...
Many teenagers experience changes in mental health. This can include increased levels of irritability, depression, anxiety, and stress. What’s behind these drastic changes? The answer is quite simple. It’s hormones. What Roles Do Hormones Play in Affecting a Teen’s...
Medical professionals are always on the lookout for new ways to treat their patients. In recent years, many have found that expressive arts therapy can work wonders. Expressive arts therapy is a type of therapy and counseling which primarily uses creative processes...
Depression is a highly common concern amongst high school students. With all the major milestones they experience in a short amount of time, it can be hard to determine what triggers depression in each individual. If you are concerned about the mental health of a high...
