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…
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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…
Meet Roland Bal, Founder of the Facebook Group “Resolving Trauma and PTSD”
Roland Bal is the founder of the Facebook community “Resolving Trauma and PTSD,” which provides information and help for survivors and people who are looking…
Manifestations of Trauma: The Relationship between PTSD and Eating Disorders—An Interview with Dr. Judy Scheel
Judy Scheel, Ph.D., L.C.S.W, CEDS has over twenty years of experience treating eating disorders and holds fast to the belief that mutual respect, empathy, and…
Ayahuasca Healing: Gateway to Heaven, Gateway to Hell
Ayahuasca, with the right preparation, the right people and circumstances can be a great tool to access the unconscious, from another perspective, helping you grow…
Is Your Job Causing You Institutional PTSD?
Do you have trouble sleeping at night because you are worried about work related tasks? Do you often have nightmares related to work related…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 98
Veronika is from Sacramento, CA and she is into anime and cartoons. She said, “I’ve started cosplaying more frequently.” She is also fond of hiking,…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 97
Diana is from Colombia and she enjoys reading, watching movies, and listening music. Diana said, ‘I love cooking and baking. I recently discovered that passion…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 90
Blaire is from Kentucky and she enjoys learning Spanish, ASL, watching One Tree Hill, and riding horses. Her goal is to become a Mounted Police…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 89
Patience is currently in, Nebraska, but has moved around a lot. She has many hobbies, she said, “I really enjoy writing, in fact I’ve even…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 88
Heather was born in Illinois and now lives with her husband in the Tampa Bay area. She loves to write, Heather said, “I have coauthored…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 83
This is the 83rd story of the Mental Illness Recovery Series. Anonymous has been through hell, and considered to take her life away, but thankfully…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 80
This is the 80th story of the Mental Illness Recovery Series. Bailey has had a difficult life which lead her to behave with destructive tendencies,…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 72
This is the 72nd story of the Mental Illness Recovery Series. Miranda is a young lady who is still struggling with her mental disorders. This…
Treating Alcohol Use Disorders
“For a long time, when it’s working, the drink feels like a path to a kind of self-enlightenment, something that turns us into the person…
Mental Illness Recovery Series: Story # 51
This is the 51st story of the Mental Illness Recovery. Nikuya is determined to live life to the fullest, and is positive that one day…