Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition marked by repetitive unwanted memories. It disrupts the life and happiness of those who suffer from it. This article reviews what PTSD is, what causes it, and who is likely to develop it. The important benefits of treatment are also explored. What is PTSD? PTSD is a […]

Music has positively impacted everyone’s emotional or mental health at one time or another. Imagine for a moment what it feels like to hear your favorite song on the radio. Now, reminisce about a favorite childhood song or a melody you associate with a particularly happy time. Music has the ability to quickly shift your […]

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious trauma caused by an intense experience or experiences. This trauma will trigger flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety that directly result from thinking about what happened. What you’re experiencing is a normal brain function that’s often misunderstood and can leave you feeling unheard. Your brain is processing painful memories […]

Abuse can happen at any age and it comes in many forms, including emotional, verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Trauma is a psychological injury that can come from abuse, or from one or more particularly distressing life experiences. Abuse and trauma are never your fault. Instead, they are experiences that happen to you, and without […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with military service, and the condition is often traced back to World War I veterans who experienced “shell shock.” As knowledge of the condition has increased, however, PTSD has become the preferred term — and it’s become evident that military action isn’t the only traumatic event that causes […]