The Yard Stick and Tool Box Understanding mental illness is extremely difficult for most of us. It is hard to wrap our minds around and understand something that we cannot see. Physical illness is typically associated with a part of the body that is injured or compromised. Doctors can view cancer … [Read more...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
It is quite common to experience changes in mood, energy levels, and motivation during the Fall/Winter months. This is sometimes referred to as the “winter blues”. But some people experience a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you are concerned about symptoms you are … [Read more...]
The Impact of Trauma on Emotional Well-Being
A traumatic event is usually defined as any type of event that causes an individual to react with intense fear or shock. The event can be life changing and can cause lasting psychological, physical, and emotional harm. Events that qualify as being traumatic in nature include the following: Car … [Read more...]