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 […]
Using EMDR Therapy in Treating Drug Addi...
More often than not, people turn to drugs to cover painful memories in the past, relieve pain or ease their suffering. Despite the harmful consequences, they use drugs because it helps them forget about their problems and mask particular emotions they are going through. Others, however, get hooked on prescribed drugs. They would rationalize using […]
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Most people who suffer from PTSD, anxiety, depression and other issues are encouraged to seek the help of a therapist with whom they feel comfortable talking to. But for some people, talk therapy doesn’t seem to help. They would spend months or even years talking to their therapists, but they still haven’t recovered from the […]