How Psychological Trauma Relates To Depression and Suicide When trauma, depression, and/or anxiety occur simultaneously, the results can be devastating. What is psychological trauma? Psychological trauma is an injury from a life-threatening or fearful experience that alters one’s perception. This injury causes changes in the brain and can impair cognitive functioning. Psychological trauma can include…
Can your parents addictions still be impacting your mental health years later as an adult? Simply put, Yes most definitely. Let’s take a look at what some of the more common ways this can show up in your life can be. Children of alcoholics and addicts often experience chaos, inconsistency, volatility, and unreliability. They may…
The Link Between Anxiety and Addiction Anxiety contains a wide range of symptoms and conditions, and it affects millions of people across the world. When confronting anxiety in tandem with addiction, it is important to grasp the full scope of anxiety and how it’s linked to substance abuse. For most people, the concept of…
Alcohol and the Brain It is well-known that excessive consumption of alcohol has an adverse impact on the liver, heart and digestive system. It is important to note, the effects of alcohol on the brain are also serious. It can result in structural damage, cognitive deficits and changes in mental health status. Alcohol blocks chemical…
Kids and Alcohol: You Can Make a Difference Kids navigate the maze of life by using two “stars” or guideposts. Their world is split roughly in half by the influence of both parents and peers. The more power of influence you have as a parent, the less peers will have and vice versa. In a…
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