Traumatic events can be difficult to come to terms with. If the experience is too disturbing, it leaves a negative impact on the person’s life. People who have experienced severe forms of trauma such as accidents, combat experiences or physical assault usually suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many of them experience angry outbursts, sleeping […]
Treating Chronic Pain with EMDR Therapy
Pain is a sign that something is wrong with our body. Clinicians who specialize in the treatment of chronic pain have emphasized that pain is subjective. It is defined by the person who experiences it. Chronic pain is defined as any pain that is experienced by a person for a period of over 3 months. […]
Psychological Impact of Terrorist Threat
There has been an increasing amount of research about the effects of terrorism on people’s mental health since the 9/11 attack. While some people were able to recover quickly from these traumatic events, some people developed post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During terror attacks, the victims and their families, rescue workers, and people who live […]
Tips for Battling Postpartum Depression
For months, you’ve waited for the arrival of your baby. Every night, you imagine how it would be like to hold him/her in your arms. You expect the days after delivering your baby to be full of joy. Instead, you’re anxious, ambivalent and breaking down in tears. If you feel this way, know that you’re […]