“Depression is the sadness that informs as it leads an animal to pursue that course of action which is most beneficial.” Charles Darwin Today, I’m revisiting a post that I
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Simple PTSD) is a trauma-induced anxiety disorder that used to be reserved solely for military veterans who had experienced extraordinary, life-threatening events through combat. Overtime, this
When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something has suffered damage, and has a history, it becomes
My post today showcases Ms. Catherine Darnell, one of the speakers at the TEDxSunRiver event held on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 at the SunRiver Ballroom in St. George, Utah. “Catherine is
E. L. James’ racy bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey has been called an amusing, romantic tale of a woman’s (Ana Steele) exploration of sexual desire that has captured the interest and imagination
Once a psychiatric diagnostic label becomes part of our everyday language, it often loses specificity in meaning. Passive-aggression, like narcissism is one of these labels. One of the main misuses
“There are only four kinds of people in the world, those who are caregivers, those who were caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need care.” Former
“If you stop thinking about your problems, your depression will go away; you’d be happier.” “Think about positive things; you’ll feel better.” “You like feeling bad.” “It’s all in the
We all feel anxiety when we perceive there is a real threat to our safety, security and welfare. For example, you worry that your child’s drug use may get him
May 16th is The American Psychological Association’s Blog for Mental Health Day. They have asked its members to post an article about the importance of good mental health. To kick
