Can Trauma Be Inherited?
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8 Signs of Second-Hand Trauma
Disclaimer. This article discusses trauma and its symptoms. If you are exposed to trauma or have survived it and would like help, please reach out to…
How To Find Professional Help For Mental Health Condition
“My caregivers are abusive. I watched an educational video and it gives an insight that I should find help...but I am only a teenager. How can I fin…
PTSD VS C-PTSD – What’s The Difference?
There are many online articles about the symptoms and treatment of PTSD, but not many delve into how it is different from complex PTSD. This…
Signs of Double Depression
3%-6% of the population is susceptible to double depression which is a chronic (longstanding) form of depression.
5 Signs You’re Experiencing Dissociation
Daydreams are innocuous forms of escapism that we use when we are bored or stressed. But, there are other ways our bodies escape from stress.…
6 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder in Teenagers
Similar to other personality disorders, BPD exists on a continuum, from mild to severe.
6 Differences Between Passive and Active Suicidal Ideation
The storm is raging, and there will be nothing left for you to do but to stop trying to swim and sink down into the deepest part of the ocean.
7 Phrases Emotional Abusers Say
It can be barely noticeable and implicitly spiteful, “You are such a victim,” or “You think you are so precious, don’t you?”
5 Signs You Have ADHD; You’re Not Lazy
Disclaimer. This article is for educational purposes and not intended for self-diagnosis. If you believe that any of the points listed below apply to you,…
An Epicurean Approach to Stress: 5 Steps to Overcome Anxiety
Stoics are known for their seemingly austere values and beliefs. However, it was more than a philosophy. Stoicism was a way of life. Jules Evans,…
6 Signs You May Have Undiagnosed ADHD
A couple of months ago I learned that a disorder I had been diagnosed with but hadn’t considered serious in adulthood had, in fact, been…
My Experience with Anxiety and How I Overcome It
During the times I’ve faced mental illness or mood disorders, depression and anxiety have typically gone hand in hand. The focus may shift, but often…
10 Ways to Forgive Yourself
All of us have made mistakes at some point in our lives. Some of those may be small, while the others may be the kind that serves as a…
7 Self-Harm Signs in Teenagers
Writer’s note: Hey, Psych2Goers! This article isn’t meant for diagnosis or treatment. It is to create awareness among the general public, so if you or…
My Experience with Depression and How I Overcome It
Although I first experienced depression in middle school, most of what I’ve learned about it has come from the past five years. As a preteen…
8 Ways Your Relationships Are Hurting Your Mental Health
Did you know that some social relationships can be bad for your mental health? Whether they fill you with anxiety or drain your energy, it…
5 Signs That Someone Might be Emotionally Troubled
We all experience changes in our mental health. Whether it is caused by stress or a life-altering event, it is normal to experience shifts in…
6 Things Trauma Survivors Can Relate To
Traumatic moments can take on many different shapes. These events can impact and reconfigure your life causing you to withdraw from things you enjoyed. At…