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If I experience a trauma does it mean I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Responses to trauma were for many years overlooked and understudied, but clear evidence of lasting effects following...

Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also known as dysthymia, is a chronic, low-grade form of depression. While not as intense as a major depressive disorder, PDD can leave you feeling unhappy for...

In a culture where ‘self’ tends to be given high priority, it may seem surprising at first to claim that many people don’t actually take care of themselves. Taking care of oneself is a basic human...

What is Positive Psychology?

What’s Insomnia? Insomnia is a condition where you may have trouble falling asleep, waking up early, or a combination. You may wake up not feeling rested and may find yourself falling asleep during...

“I’m too fat.” “I’m stupid. I’m never going to pass this test.” “Nobody likes me.” “I’ll embarrass myself if I try.” “I’m a failure.” “I’m too ugly. Nobody’s ever going to like me.”

Words can be taken for granted in an age where technology allows us to publicize our thoughts instantly. Even the most extraordinary comments eventually fade into the endless stream of other posts....

We have all experienced those butterflies in our stomachs, a heavy pit in our throats, or a rush of energy through our bodies. Some of these sensations are normal and to be expected before a big...

If you drive—and even if you don’t—you can probably relate to these familiar feelings of being in traffic: dread, frustration, anger, anxiety, or other feelings that put you on edge in a situation...

So often, when I sit down with an individual person, or a family I hear something along the lines of, “fix it,” or, “fix me.”  Here’s the thing about getting better – this (whatever it is – anxiety,...