8 Signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Hi there Psych2Goers, this is a disclaimer that this article is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or offer any kind…
5 Ways Art Therapy Helps Trauma Recovery
“Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist.” ― Eileen Miller Do you ever find yourself struggling to talk about a…
Seven Things You Should Know About PTSD
Everyone goes through hell at some point in life. Whether it be abuse, war, or an accident, deplorable things happen. We all go through…
7 Webcomics About Mental Health We Can All Relate To
Dealing with mental illness – whether it’s depression, anxiety, addiction, or even everyday stress – can be difficult to deal with, as we often feel…
5 Effects of Physical Discipline
In the past, physical discipline was more common. Even to this day, because there is no law that protects people from it, it is still…
6 Side Effects of Toxic Parenting
When Rapunzel left the tower and the evil witch she thought was her mother, she stepped into freedom and found adventure. But despite her escape,…
Sexual Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community
WARNING: This article discusses intense topics regarding various types of sexual assault. We here at Psych2Go take the mental well-being of our readers very seriously.…
A Look into Different Types of Anxiety
Everyone gets affected by anxiety. It is perfectly normal to feel stressed or anxious every now and then. These anxieties often help us manage our…
6 Types of Childhood Abuse – Which Others do You Know?
Childhood abuse can have far reaching effects. From insecurities to intimacy issues, from not daring to trust people to difficulties making friends, the effects of…
The 5 Major Anxiety Disorders
When it comes to anxiety disorders, there is no one type. Each form of anxiety has its own set of symptoms a treatment. It is…
A Start to Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Approximately 18.1 percent of people suffer from anxiety in some form or another. This is based on reported cases and is thought to be much…
7 Ways Hidden Depression Changes Your Brain
Depression is a serious mental illness and, if left untreated, can have terrible effects on the sufferer’s overall health and mental well being. Many people…
6 Movies That Got Mental Illness Correct
Understanding mental illness isn’t something that can happen overnight, especially when one takes into consideration just how many mental illnesses there are. While we won’t…
The issue of homelessness with Veterans in the USA
The article published by Dr. Vitelli, “Why are so many veterans homeless?” , sparked an interest within me. Having known many family members and friends…
6 Surprising Effects of Narcissistic Parenting – Were You Ever Affected?
Narcissistic parenting, may be more common than we think. There are as many parenting styles as there are people, but there are some broad categories…
Risk Factors for PTSD and Depression in Female Survivors of Rape
Rape is a traumatic event that tends to leave an emotional scar on the victim. In some cases it can lead to depression and sometimes…
Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Alcohol Consumption.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is when an individual cannot forget a traumatic event and experiences it again and again in their minds. These individuals are much…
The Traumatized Brain: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton
Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a licensed clinical psychologist and a nationally-known speaker on trauma treatment. Her blog on Psychology Today features posts on trauma, stress,…
10 Psychological Lessons we can Learn from the Harry Potter Series
While watching the movies and reading the books (and fanfiction?) about our favorite wizard is already amazing and fun in its own right, there is…
How Does Childhood Trauma Affect Us? An Interview With Andrea Brandt
Dr. Andrea Brandt is a marriage and family therapist located in Santa Monica California. Andrea brings over 35 years of clinical experience to the role…