Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) are trauma disorders. There are similarities and differences between PTSD vs PTSI.

 It is difficult to imagine not being able to leave one’s home. Sadly, some people have an irrational fear of leaving their homes or entering a crowded place. This fear is a mental anxiety disorder named agoraphobia. People with agoraphobia may also fear occupying places that make them feel helpless or trapped and, consequently, will […]

 We all have relatives and friends who overshare, over-indulge, over-compensate, and overstep our privacy boundaries. Overstepping may sometimes thwart our personal growth and recovery. Nonetheless, we love our friends and family and need them in our lives. Our loved ones can provide encouragement, empathy, and other support when needed.  It is essential to remember that […]

Patients suffering from a substance abuse disorder know that the physical consequences of the addiction are rarely the only issue. In many cases, these patients also develop mental health disorders. In others, mental health disorders may have caused the addiction to begin with. Either way, treating one without considering the other can lead to a […]