Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person has been exposed to a traumatic event. These events can include, but are not limited to, combat exposure, sexual or physical assault, natural disasters, accidents, or witnessing a death. If you think that you or someone else might have PTSD … Read more
Ever heard the term “Baby Blues”? This is a mild kind of depression that women face after giving birth. A worse form of this depression is called Postpartum Depression. Did you know that 25-75% of new mothers face Postpartum Depression and it can be a lot to deal with? Postpartum Depression (PPD) can develop anytime … Read more
Do you know that almost 3 in 10 new mothers develop postpartum psychosis? This is something that you must not take lightly. Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental health condition that can occur in some women after childbirth. It typically develops within the first few weeks after giving birth, but it can occur … Read more
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a wide range of everyday problems. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. This chronic worrying can interfere with daily functioning and can cause physical symptoms such … Read more
Have you ever wondered about what terrifies you? It could be anything, you could be afraid of heights or even spiders. This means that you have a phobia and these are nasty buggers to deal with. Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations. People with phobias often go to great lengths to … Read more
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). These mood swings can affect a person’s energy levels, ability to function, and behavior. This disorder is an illness consisting of alternating periods (lasting hours, days, weeks, or even months) of depression and … Read more
Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities. It can affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems. Take this quick assessment to find out if … Read more
Panic attacks are sudden, intense episodes of overwhelming fear or anxiety that can occur unexpectedly or in response to a trigger. During a panic attack, individuals may experience physical symptoms such as a rapid heart rate, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, and feelings of dizziness or lightheadedness. They may also have intense … Read more
Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety or worries excessively about normal daily activities, it might become a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear. These feelings can interfere with daily activities and … Read more