Understanding Complex PTSD: Symptoms, Causes, and Healing Through Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a widely recognised mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. We talked in-depth about the role of trauma on mental health here. However, a more intricate and challenging variant known as Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) exists, primarily arising from prolonged or repetitive trauma, especially during childhood. While…

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The Role of Trauma on Mental Health

What is Trauma? Something that happened to you that still haunts you today. And if it doesn’t still haunt you, it sure did for a long time. Beth Filson, Lived Experience Trauma refers to an exceedingly distressing, adverse, or profoundly intense incident that surpasses an individual's capacity to cope. One may experience trauma when such overpowering…

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Low Mood and Depression — How You Can Help Yourself

Low Mood vs. Depression The terms ‘low mood’ and ‘depression’ are used interchangeably at times, to describe similar difficulties or feelings. The two, however, have slightly different symptoms, and might need treating or supporting in different ways.‍ Low mood is something we all experience from time to time. For instance, there might be no obvious…

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Why Do We Tend to be Paranoid and Afraid of Others?

All You Need to Know about Fear and Paranoia Worries about others are so common that they seem to be an essential part of the human experience. Fears about other people seem to have reached new heights in recent years.  Recent scientific research has revealed that suspiciousness is much more common than had previously been…

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All You Need To Know About Anxiety

Everyone feels anxious occasionally. For instance, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, when faced with a problem at work, or when making an important decision. While it is perfectly normal to feel anxious during times like these, for people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety is more constant and can often…

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Why Seek Help From a Clinical Psychologist and Why Is It Different from a Counsellor?

Why Seek Help from a Clinical Psychologist and Why It's Different from a Counsellor   A clinical psychologist can help you in a variety of ways, depending on your individual needs and concerns. Some ways a clinical psychologist might be able to help you include: Assessment and Diagnosis: Clinical psychologists can conduct assessments…

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