PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with military veterans returning from war, police officers in the line of duty, or others who experience and witness horrible things as part of their career path. While these individuals are often significantly impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder, the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can affect anyone […]
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 […]
In recent years it has become evident that many people leaving the military suffer from a condition known as PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder. Sufferers find it difficult to readjust to civilian life, feeling emotionally disconnected and numb, on edge, or close to panic. These symptoms make it hard to cope with everyday life, […]
Seven percent of the U.S. population will have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetimes, while nearly six percent of the U.S. population will have borderline personality disorder (BPD). But how many of these diagnoses overlap? Research consistently shows that having one mental health condition makes you more likely to develop another. However, it appears […]
2019 has been the year of natural disasters. In July 2019, Hurricane Barry struck the Louisiana coast, causing $600 million worth of damages. More recently, wildfires struck Northern California, burning over 77,000 acres of forest in just ten days. Undoubtedly, these disasters affect the environment — but what about the people who live in it? […]