What is Trauma Informed Care?
For millions of Americans, substance abuse is about self-medication and treating pain, discomfort, and trauma. Today, some 46.3 million Americans struggle with drug and alcohol use disorders. Taking a trauma improved approach to their care means taking that background of substance abuse to alleviate pain and incorporating it into treatment. It’s also increasingly the standard […]
Mental Health Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community
For millions of Americans, mental health issues are a prevalent part of life. In fact, 26% of Americans, or 1 in 4, will suffer from a mental health disorder in their lifetime. And, in any given year, 8.3% or roughly 21 million people will have a diagnosis for a mental health disorder. As bad as those numbers sound, […]
How to Cope with Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia affects an estimated 2% of the total U.S. population, yet, most of us who experience it feel like we’re alone. That’s part of the disorder, which is marked by fear of leaving your home, avoiding things that require responsibility or where you can’t leave, and discomfort in social and public situations. For most of […]
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Symptoms and Treatment
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD is a disorder that affects people with uteruses, usually within a few weeks before the menstrual period. This disorder is extremely common, affecting some 1 in 12 women of childbearing age and a smaller percentage of intersex people and men. This means that more than one in ten people capable […]
