Depression a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and… Read more: Coping with depression

Oftentimes, our understanding of PTSD trickles down from War movies. And although these often provide insight, we do not get a full visual on the condition which then affects how we perceive and understand it. And one key factor to understanding mental health conditions is to relentlessly learn… Read more: PTSD: DIVERGING FACT FROM FICTION.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good reminder to focus on the importance of mental health and its impact on our well-being. This particular month sheds light and was created as a way to educate the public about mental challenges and illnesses, raise awareness surrounding research and treatments,… Read more: BEYOND THE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: WHAT WE NEED TO KEEP TALKING ABOUT.

Q: First Off, what is a Learning Disability? A learning disability is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to acquire, process, and use information effectively. These disabilities can impact skills such as reading, writing, math, reasoning, and understanding spoken language. Learning disabilities are not indicative of a… Read more: New Horizons: Integrating Mental Health Strategies for Learning Disabilities

What is self-harm? Self-harm is a phenomena where someone will intentionally cause bodily harm to themselves. This is usually in a bid to deal with difficult feelings.Most people who self –harm do it as a way to express feelings that they can’t exactly explain. It is a physical… Read more: Self-harm