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4 Primary PTSD Symptoms: How to Tell If You Have Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Many people who experience traumatic events often have to deal with the effects for prolonged periods. In some cases, the effects are so debilitating and persistent that they constitute an illness known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Do you think you or your loved one may have PTSD? In this article, you’ll learn about the main PTSD …

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Causes in Adults and Children

TRIGGER WARNING: This article mentions trauma, assault, violence, and other possibly triggering situations. Upsetting experiences are common while we are alive. There will be situations too that will affect us negatively to a much greater extent, making us experience strong reactions like fear, anger, and shock. These situations and experiences like accidents, the death of …

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Co-occurring Disorder Treatment, Symptoms: The Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Drug Overuse

Did you know that around 7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental and substance disorders, according to a 2017 study? Out of the 20.3 million adults suffering from disorders or SUDs resulting from substance use, a whopping 37.9% also had mental illnesses. In addition, among the 42.1 million adults with mental illnesses, 18.2% of the population …

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Dual Diagnosis Types and Its Effect to One’s Mental Health

Being diagnosed with any mental illness is a heavy burden to carry. It influences many aspects of a person’s life, from their work life to their personal life. Suffering from one mental illness is difficult enough, but there are cases where patients suffer from two types of mental illness. For patients with substance abuse problems, …

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EMDR Therapy Explained: The Eight Different Phases and Why You Need It

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR therapy) is a type of psychotherapy specifically targeted to help those who suffer from emotional distress, anxiety, or post-traumatic distress. The science behind EMDR therapy comes from something we all do, albeit unconsciously.  What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR therapy replicates what happens in our brain when we go …

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