There are few experiences more devastating than being diagnosed with a terminal illness. The feelings of grief that come with such a diagnosis can in some cases be more painful even than the illness itself, and for up to 77% of terminal patients , this can evolve into depression, anxiety and panic. One of the […]
Monthly Archives: July 2022
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If you’ve ever known someone who always seemed like they needed to be the center of attention, had disproportionately dramatic reactions to events or seemed to use a lot of flowery words that didn’t convey much substance, you may already be familiar with some of the presentations of histrionic personality disorder (HPD). However, just like […]
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A relationship between music and trauma isn’t a foreign concept. Even without knowing anything about the science, most people have an intuition about the bidirectional relationship between music and trauma. Studies show that musicians are three times more likely to suffer from depression than non-musicians. Moreover, music can be used as a therapeutic tool for […]
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What is psychotropic medication? These medications are commonly used to treat mental health conditions, but there’s a lot of information people need to know before they take them. This guide reviews the definition of psychotropic medication, how it’s used and what you need to know about potential side effects. The Rising Popularity of Psychotropic […]
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It’s a common theme in movies: The main character is going about their daily activities and suddenly gets hit with a debilitating flashback that turns everything upside down. Hollywood makes these scenes intense and dramatic, but the reality is that traumatic flashbacks can result in a wide range of responses that aren’t necessarily so screen-worthy. […]