Before discussing how trauma can cause mental illness, it is important to understand that what may be traumatic to some, may not be traumatic to others. An incident that may be deeply distressing to an individual should not be invalidated based on the personal opinion of anyone else.
August 5, 2025
First and foremost, it is vitally important that you be there for them. This is always the first step. When we say “be there for them,” we’re not just talking about being physically present; we’re also talking about being mentally and emotionally there for them as well. Being there for a loved one who is undergoing treatment involves letting them know that no matter what issues or challenges they are facing, you will support them.
August 5, 2025
The importance of practicing good mental hygiene is now being understood better than ever. In the past, people used to believe that mental illness wasn’t real, or that people who claimed to be suffering from mental illnesses were either doing it for attention or deserved to be punished. Nowadays, however, we are starting to realize that mental illness is a real and widespread issue that needs to be addressed.
August 5, 2025
Each mental illness that can cause someone to be mentally unstable has its own distinct and specific symptoms. However, some signs of mental stability can link
August 5, 2025
People say the hardest thing about meditation is finding time to meditate. And when you think about it, it’s often true. Who really has the time for anything these days— between work, kids, and the multitude of responsibilities we face everyday?
August 5, 2025
People spend their entire lives pursuing happiness but rarely is it discussed how mental stability affects happiness and how big of a role it actively plays.
August 5, 2025
It’s common for those who struggle with addiction to get stuck within the mindset of “me against the world”. It can feel like no one is on your side, often times not even yourself. This selfish line of thinking can cause any sort of recovery to diminish over time. Fighting addiction can make it difficult to see that we’re using this idea that anyone and everyone is against us is solely a defense mechanism.
August 5, 2025
Having a panic attack is a really rough experience, and everyone experiences them differently. If your partner has anxiety but you don’t, it can be difficult for you to know how to help them when they are in the middle of an anxiety attack. It’s not an experience that can always be relayed or explained, there isn’t always a tangible reason for the anxiety, and not every single one feels or plays out the same as the last one. So, how can you help your partner when they’re having an anxiety attack?
August 5, 2025
The word “depression” or “depressed” has lost a lot of its weight in mainstream media over the last few years. Instead of being a word used to describe mental illness, it’s been substituted as a synonym for sadness. This casual narrative has made it more and more difficult for individuals to recognize signs of depression in themselves. If you suspect you may be depressed, here are a few ways to help you recognize it in yourself.
August 5, 2025