For many people with an anxiety disorder, every day can be a very mentally-challenging day. An anxiety disorder is also a mental illness and having it is does not allow people to live comfortably. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that many people have, particularly those who had encountered traumatic events. These […]
People with PTSD Also Have Sleep Problems
Sleeping is a very important part of each person’s day, whether if they sleep in the nighttime or daytime. Going to sleep helps people regain that energy so that they can have a great fresh start to their day. However, for people who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is very difficult for them […]
Complex PTSD Signs and Symptoms
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people worldwide due to its ability to prevent people from quickly getting on with their lives due to traumatic events that they had in the past. These traumatic events range from sexual abuses to combat services. The symptoms of PTSD including agitation, insomnia, and emotional detachment are […]
Mental Health First Aid Resources and Tools for PTSD
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five American adults live with a mental illness in 2019. In short, that means 51.9 million adults living in the United States have a mental illness. For people outside of this country looking at this statistic, it may be shocking for them to learn that […]
Mental Health Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For most of 2020, the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has affected everyone worldwide and put a hold on everything. This is especially true right here in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States still has the most number of cases (nearly 23 million) and most number of […]