Teens are under more stress than ever before. The sheer weight of this pressure has also led to an increase in substance use and mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that occurs when a person has difficulty processing an emotionally disturbing…
People react differently to trauma. Some seem to have a natural ability to rebound. Others develop post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. PTSD can have devastating effects for the person who is dealing with the disorder and the friends and family members who care about them. If you have a loved one in your…
Have you experienced something that left you wondering about your place in the world? Do you have memories of something that makes you ask how you survived? Did you live through something you just can’t cope with? This is trauma, and it can take over your life, resulting in addiction and mental illness, complicating an…
Many people who suffer from untreated mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or anxiety often use drugs or alcohol to cope. PTSD is a debilitating mental health condition that leads to major depression, intense anxiety, and intrusive memories or flashbacks that make a severe impact on a person’s life. Many people…