Discover the latest breakthrough in treating post-traumatic stress disorder: a new PTSD diagnostic test. Learn how a blood test can help identify PTSD symptoms. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) are mental health issues caused by frightening or dangerous events. PTSD happens after one event, while CPTSD happens after many events […]
Author Archives: Restore Mental Health
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What is mental training? Mental performance training is a combination of techniques elite athletes use to improve performance. It’s a way of training mental toughness so they can better cope with various mental and emotional factors, which can include anything from anxiety to trauma and burnout. According to a study published in Frontiers in Psychology, […]
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Exercise has an almost endless list of benefits for the body and mind. However, the CDC estimates that less than 25% of American adults get the recommended amount of physical activity, especially cardio and strength training. Setting up and following an exercise routine is one of the best things most people can do for their […]
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Post-pandemic stress disorder (PPSD) reflects the trauma caused by COVID-19 for people around the world. When the pandemic started in the United States, people had to restructure their entire lives in the wake of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 146.6 million people caught the virus between February 2020 […]
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Complex PTSD and romantic relationships present a unique set of challenges. While some tell people to stay with mentally ill partners no matter what, others advise them to leave because it’s not their problem. Likewise, individuals with PTSD struggle to maintain relationships or worry that their partner judges them. These conflicts build until they start […]
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Mental illness looks different for everyone, even among people with the same condition. For example, one person with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may only battle nightmares and occasional anxiety in the months or years following a traumatic event. Another person with a similar traumatic event may have nightmares, flashbacks, paranoia and debilitating anxiety. One person […]
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The Boston Marathon happens in April every year. For many people, mentioning this marathon doesn’t evoke happy or celebratory thoughts anymore — it sparks trauma. The Boston Marathon Bombing happened in 2013, and for many individuals, it’s become a trauma anniversary. Sadly, trauma anniversaries can impact us for life, especially if we don’t recognize them […]
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The pandemic was a difficult time for many people, but it was also a learning opportunity. If you’ve noticed a change in lifestyle between before and after the pandemic, take this chance to consider what you’ve learned. Are there things about lockdowns you miss? Do you feel better or worse now the world has opened […]
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Psychosis is one of the most common mental health issues affecting young adults. While it’s difficult to know exact numbers, studies estimate that 15-100 people out of every 100,000 develop psychosis each year. Around 1%–2% of adults in the United States have some kind of psychotic episode during their lives, with an unknown but likely […]
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If you’ve been stressing about money, you’re not alone. Research reveals the average American has over $59,000 in debt, including credit card debt, vehicle loans, student loans and mortgages. Most Americans worry about money at some point in their lives, but if the effects of debt are causing constant anxiety, depression or other mental health […]