My PTSD Symptoms Got Worse After I Started Therapy: Why, And What Now?
People attend therapy to get better, of course — but it doesn't always happen that way, or at least not immediately. Why might therapy make your PTSD symptoms worse?
6 Lifestyle Tips That Can Help Manage And Treat Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition that requires leading a healthy lifestyle and sticking to a certain routine, besides participating in the regular treatment recommended by your doctor.
Can Long-Term Bullying Lead To Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Bullying can be an extremely traumatic experience, but depending on the form it takes, it may not clinically be recognized as trauma. Still, there is plenty of evidence that being the victim of bullying can cause PTSD symptoms.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder vs PTSD: What These Two Conditions Share, And What They Don't
PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder are distinctly different diagnoses, often with different root causes as well — but they may share more in common than you think.
Tale Or Truth: Can People On The Autistic Spectrum Tell Lies?
You have have heard that autistic people cannot and do not tell lies, but research suggests otherwise. Read on to find out more — there's a lot to unpack!
Family History: Does Bipolar Disorder Run In Families?
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that requires a lifelong treatment. Even though having a family member with this illness puts you at risk of developing it as well, the chance of not getting it is still greater.
What Are The Differences Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Panic Disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is, by definition, caused by at least one traumatic experience, while panic disorder doesn't come with any such qualifier and can strike anyone. The two do share a number of remarkable similarities, though.
Beyond Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Other Mental Health Conditions That Can Result From Trauma
PTSD might be the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder after trauma, but it isn't the only one. What other conditions can emerge after someone lives through a trauma?
How To Determine If Someone's Got Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After A Car Accident?
Around 22 percent of road traffic accident victims develop PTSD. Here's how to recognize the symptoms in yourself.
5 Tips That May Make Going Through College Easier For Autistic Students
College can be really tough for anyone. When you're autistic and the world around you doesn't necessarily understand you're needs — plus you're adjusting to a whole new life — it can get even tougher. What might help you thrive?