Coping with Anxiety: Strategies for Managing Childhood Trauma

Written By Danika Ferreira Childhood is meant to be a time of innocence and joy, but for some, it can be marred by traumatic experiences such as abuse, neglect, or the loss of a loved one. Experiencing traumatic events during formative years can disrupt a child’s healthy emotional development and make it challenging for them…

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Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Written by Danika Ferreira Anxiety is a common and often debilitating mental health condition affecting millions worldwide (Bandelow & Michaelis, 2015). While it is normal to experience occasional worry or feel anxious in certain situations, such as before a job interview or a big exam, excessive and persistent anxiety can significantly impact one’s quality of…

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Tips to Help Children with Anxiety Caused by Trauma

Written By Cristine Membury In an ideal world, all children would be protected from harm and have opportunities to grow and flourish to their full potential in loving and nurturing homes and environments free of violence, discrimination, and poverty. Sadly, this is not the case; we cannot protect our children from all accidents or adversity.…

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What You Need to Know About Postpartum Depression Treatment

Written by Tiffany Decosse Having a baby can be an incredible time in parents’ lives. It is a pivotal moment both psychologically and physically, sometimes resulting in chaotic or distressing feelings (Çankaya & Dikmen, 2022; Fritsch, 2022). Postpartum Depression (PPD) occurs from 4 weeks to 12 months after childbirth and is described in the DSM-V…

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The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Anxiety

Written by Caitlin Stransky  When we hear the term childhood, many of us begin to picture a time of joy, curiosity, innocence, and safety. Perhaps we imagine a time where one feels loved and protected by their family, which then lends to developing secure and healthy relationships later in life. While this is certainly an…

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