What’s the Difference Between a Service Dog and an Emotional Support Dog?
on UncategorizedThere’s no denying the special bond between dog and person. The human-animal bond has been fostered for thousands of years. Pets originally serviced humans by providing protection and performing tasks such as tracking, herding, and hunting. Now, pets seem to primarily provide companionship. And research shows that even this companionship is proving helpful to humans. […]
It’s more normal than ever to openly discuss your mental health. But while you know it’s normal to feel a little off here and there, where is the line between needing to take a mental health day and seeking out treatment? The best way to determine whether one needs mental health treatment is by talking […]
Hustle culture exhaustion is out, quiet quitting for mental health is in. To put it simply, quiet quitting is when you only do what’s required of you at work – no more, no less. Originating on the massively popular social media app TikTok, this silent protest is gaining traction as more workers are becoming less […]
Alogia can be a symptom of various mental health conditions; however, it is most frequently associated with schizophrenia. It is considered a negative symptom because it reduces one’s ability to do something, in this case, hold effective conversations with others. For some, alogia, whether related to schizophrenia or otherwise, can lead to social isolation and […]
Eating disorders are complex and often misunderstood mental health challenges that affect people of all ages and genders. Although the onset of many eating disorders occurs in early adolescence and the teen years, the physical and psychological difficulties associated with a difficult relationship with food can persist throughout one’s lifetime. While eating disorders are highly […]
Fear is a healthy and expected response when someone experiences or witnesses something traumatic. In many instances, the emotions that occur due to the event resolve independently after the circumstances that caused the worry or concern end. But this is not the case for everyone. Someone who continues to be fearful or experience other symptoms […]
Rumination disorder or rumination syndrome is widely misunderstood. Because rumination disorder is quite rare, many people do not understand its symptoms. Rumination syndrome is a type of feeding and eating disorder. Rumination disorder is a familiar condition in babies and individuals with developmental disabilities. However, it can occur in anyone, regardless of age. Signs and […]
As the holiday season arrives along with the inevitable change of season and colder weather, it often brings along new or increased stress, anxiety, and depression. November and December are frequently booked tightly with events and obligations (either with family or socially), which bring about feelings of stress and anxiety that feel more intense than […]
Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford’s testimony in front of the United States Senate is memorable for many reasons, but survivors of trauma will likely remember it for the haunting yet accurate statements she made on the effects of sexual assault on her life. “I did my best to suppress memories of the assault because recounting the details […]