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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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Why the DSM Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms

University of Connecticut

For many people with SPD, their constant need to re-regulate their senses to adapt to the stimuli around them, creates symptoms of distractibility, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Imagine trying to treat a client with ASD or PTSD and not teaching the client about their sensory system reactions? So where is SPD in the DSM 5?

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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

Bipolar Bandit

depression or bipolar. The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. Mood disorders ex. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. schizophrenia. Substance abuse disorders ex. drug addictions. Trauma-related disorders ex.

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How to Help Someone Who’s Experiencing PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can severely impact a person’s life. When a partner, family member, or friend has PTSD, it can also take a heavy toll on your relationship with them. It’s essential to remember that a person with PTSD might not always have control over their behaviors.

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Coming out of the Depressive State

Abuse Survivor

A few weeks ago, I found myself triggered into a depressive episode, and I thought it was important to share my journey with you. The Trigger: Life has its ups and downs, and recently, I encountered a situation that triggered old wounds and sent me spiraling into a depressive state. Hey there, beautiful souls!

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Finding the Right Words

My Brains Not Broken

When I was first dealing with anxiety and depression, my mental health vocabulary was limited. This article was about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the UK, which wasn’t exactly what I was looking for. Had I grown comfortable in the way I described my anxiety and depression, and was it still accurate?

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New Treatment for Bipolar Disorder and Resources How to Learn About Them and Apply Them to your Life

Bipolar Bandit

She cites many doctors including Chris Palmer,MD who has written a book called Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health–And Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Ocd, Ptsd, and More.