Posts Tagged ‘anxiety’
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…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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…
Read MoreThe Link Between Depression and Anxiety: Understanding the Connection
Written by Tiffany Decosse Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health issues that people face every day (Dobson et al., 2020). In fact, in almost half of recorded cases of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) worldwide, anxiety disorders are present on the same profiles (Kalin, 2020). Given this widespread impact, it may…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More