Last week I was in the grocery check-out line when I noticed several of the magazines made referencing to mindfulness on their front covers. Rarely does a day go by when I don’t see or hear some mention of mindfulness in news or popular culture. And no, I don’t live in an ashram.
Being in a relationship means you no longer have full control of all your decisions. Whether it’s choosing a movie for date night or accepting a job offer in a different city, it’s often necessary to involve your partner in the decision-making process.
Pregnancy loss is one of the most devastating events that can happen to anyone. Mothers may be traumatized over losing a new member of the family and find it extremely difficult to move on.
Experiencing a miscarriage can either make you stronger or it can leave a lasting impact that keeps you from healing emotionally.
It’s completely normal to feel anxious about getting married, changing jobs, or taking the bar exam. There are people who find these major life events stressful and anxiety-inducing yet still able to function normally. Then there are those who find it difficult to deal with these events and experience crippling anxiety.
Perhaps you’ve heard of psychotherapy as a way to cope with a devastating life event or as a treatment for a lingering mental health problem, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you. To be honest, its success actually depends on several factors, including the therapist’s level of expertise and the patient’s engagement.
As a new mom, you’re thrilled to hold your newborn for the first time, but you’re also exhausted, anxious, and perhaps a bit frightened. While it’s no secret that mothers often experience conflicting emotions and may even suffer from depression after childbirth, men are affected too.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental condition characterized by severe and ongoing inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive behavior, which impairs a person’s ability to function normally. However, it’s fairly common for an adult or a child who’s easily distracted, frequently irritable, or have difficulty completing tasks to be misdiagnosed as having ADHD.
Here are some of the reasons why it is overdiagnosed.
Although it’s normal for most women to have the “baby blues” after giving birth, postpartum depression is a more serious condition that can last for months.
Based on recent research by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, postpartum depression happens to 1 in 9 women, and while new mothers may be familiar with the condition, first-time fathers might not realize their partner is at risk.
Bipolar disorder is a brain condition characterized by shifting moods, energy, and activity levels. It is a complex illness that affects a person’s lifestyle and relationships and requires ongoing care. People with regular mood swings may be seen as ‘suffering from bipolar disorder,’ but such oversimplification can lead to misdiagnosis.
For many couples, deciding to go for therapy is a difficult but necessary step toward fixing their relationship. A professional psychotherapist offers a neutral environment to talk about issues they’re unable to discuss on their own or to calmly talk about how they could amicably split.