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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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Integrating the 4 Rs of Trauma-Informed Care Into Your Practice

Relias

A traumatic event can affect a person’s sense of safety, self, and ability to regulate emotions. By understanding trauma’s impact, identifying its signs, tailoring responses, and avoiding further harm, caregivers can foster healing and empowerment in a compassionate, informed manner.

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

I will also compare these extreme states to the feeling of relief, balance and wellbeing that comes with being in recovery and the different ways, from my own experience, in which you can apply to your own life to help you attain this. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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The Dangers of Problem Gambling

Gateway Foundation

Children of parents with gambling disorders can also be affected by family conflict and experience stress and anxiety. Stress, depression and anxiety caused by gambling games and losses can cause individuals to lose interest in previously-enjoyed hobbies. The emotional impact can cause a loss of self-esteem and relationship troubles.

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Guest Post: Living with Bipolar 2 Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

I will also compare these extreme states to the feeling of relief, balance and wellbeing that comes with being in recovery and the different ways, from my own experience, in which you can apply to your own life to help you attain this. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

This loss can contribute to a sense of disorientation and alienation, hindering the community’s ability to navigate the recovery process effectively. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Anxiety, panic attacks, or shakiness.