Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating. Whether or not you’re experiencing a mental disorder, relationship problems are common. We cannot get through life without relationships and we suffer when we lack them or they are unhealthy. People who are isolated areContinue reading “Relationships”
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is closely related to anxiety disorders. It can be experienced as obsessions, compulsions or both. In the United States, OCD affects approximately 1 in 100 children and 1 in 40 adults every year. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is closely related to anxiety disorders. It can be experienced as obsessions, compulsions or both. ObsessionsContinue reading “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”
A personality disorder is a way of thinking, feeling and behaving that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems functioning, and lasts over time. An individual’s personality is influenced by experiences, environment (surroundings, life situations) and inherited characteristics. A person’s personality typically stays the same over time. A personality disorder isContinue reading “Personality Disorders”
Coping and healing after threatening or frightening events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional or physical abuse. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is closely related to anxiety disorders. More than 8 million American adults have PTSD. It is normal for a person to feel fear and a ‘fightContinue reading “Trauma”
