Understanding the impact COVID-19 had on mental health sheds a big light on future steps for prevention, intervention, and recovery. Mental health services were already overstretched before the pandemic and the need for more services climbed significantly a few months after quarantine regulations were put into effect. It’s also important to point out the strides …
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Everyone requires a different type of validation whether it’s emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or a combination of all three. In relationships, validation can increase intimacy and allow you and your partner to bond and grow closer. Couples who regularly incorporate validation are more likely to feel more supported and experience higher satisfaction in their relationship. More …
There are numerous factors that contribute to being childfree, choice and circumstance being two main themes. Sometimes infertility or adoption attempts can prevent someone from having children while other times, people simply decide parenthood isn’t what they want. Either scenario has started conversations surrounding whether it is appropriate to ask strangers, family, or friends why …
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Traumatic experiences affect us all differently and can leave lasting physical and psychological marks. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a more commonly known mental health condition that can develop after an individual is involved in a traumatic event, such as a serious accident or a physical/sexual assault. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) differs from PTSD …
We make millions of decisions surrounding food every day: What should I make for dinner? Should I order out? Is my meal healthy enough? It is important to think about what we’re putting in our bodies, but food anxiety can form when you become preoccupied with the consequences of eating certain foods. Negative relationships with …
