Undoing Emotional Numbing May Be Key to Trauma Recovery
Emotional dysregulation in PTSD causes personal, professional, and relationship problems. How can we notice our emotions and make use of them in the face of unresolved trauma?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people after they’ve experienced traumatic or very stressful situations. It can lead to intrusive thoughts and difficult feelings. If you went through a difficult or traumatic event, then you may appreciate one of these books on PTSD.
How To Recognise Your Childhood Trauma (Heal Yourself Series 6)
Childhood trauma in adults refers to the long-term psychological, emotional, and sometimes physical effects that result from experiencing traumatic events during childhood. These events can include…
Rewrite Your Story: Let Go of Mental Health Stigma and Shame
Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is make the decision to forgive yourself, let go of stigma and destructive self-narratives, and write your own story.
Stranger Synergy: The Unseen Bonds That Shape Human Happiness
Photo by Paweł L. on Pexels.com In the tapestry of everyday life, we often overlook the threads that weave the most vibrant patterns: our interactions with strangers. These seemingly insignificant …
What is music therapy? Music therapy is defined as the “use of music or elements of music to accomplish goals, like reducing stress or improving quality of life”. It can include singing, …
Mental Health Awareness Campaigns: How to Make an Impact Now
Mental health awareness campaigns spread the word about mental health and wellness resources and work to eliminate stigma attached to mental disorders.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s no better way to start it off than taking the first step in seeking help or assisting those who would like to start counseling. Doing so raises awareness and helps break down negative, long-held beliefs — many of them untrue — about what it means to attend […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Make a Difference
Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2024 represents an opportunity to raise awareness, promote understanding, and challenge stigmas surrounding mental health.
By the nature of how depression manifests itself, it’s often hard for those in its grip to seek any support, let alone therapy. And while it may seem like everyone else isn’t struggling, there’s a good chance that’s not the case. In fact, major depression is one of the common mental illnesses, affecting about 8% […]
5 Lessons from a Conversation With a World-Renowned Happiness Expert
The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from growth and decision-making to business, finance, startups, and technology. In addition, subscribers receive The Friday Five, a weekly newsletter with five ideas curated to spark curiosity headed into the weekend.
Breaking Point: Protecting Your Mental Health from Toxic Friends and Family
Toxic relationships can be emotionally draining and significantly impact your mental well-being. It’s a difficult truth, but sometimes the people closest to us can be the source of negativity…