What Does it Mean to Abuse Someone? There are some people out there with so much rage in themselves that they will take out that anger on other people. The way people treat us stays with us throughout adulthood. If you feel like things are becoming uneasy in your mind and you feel scared all...Read More

Survivor Guilt It is natural for all of us to feel guilty about something whether it was something you regret doing or if someone makes you feel guilty for something that is not your fault. There is another kind of guilt called survivor guilt when you have survived a life-threatening event and you think it...Read More

What Are the Mental Health Effects of Sexual Assault? Sexual abuse survivors no longer feel like their bodies belong to themselves anymore and feel the traumatizing effects of the sexual assault. In the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics, 85,000 women and 12,000 men were sexually assaulted in England and Wales every year....Read More

Binge Eating and Trauma Binge eating is having episodes of compulsive eating. According to WedMD, one in four people who binge eat have PTSD and 35% of women who have been raped or sexually assaulted have a binge eating disorder. Many with PTSD tend to engage in self-destructive behavior in order to focus on something...Read More

What is the Difference Between PTS and PTSD? Many people can confuse post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  They share a similar name and there are some similarities; however, these two disorders are different in symptom presentation, duration, and treatment.  Both PTS and PTSD involve feelings of fearfulness, avoidance, nervousness, anxiety, and nightmares. ...Read More

What Are Psychological Models of Addiction? Models of addiction include medical and social models; however, psychological models of addiction receive professional and research support.  According to this model, substance abuse arises from psychological abnormalities.  Many professionals and researchers do not agree with the idea of an addictive personality; however, there is some agreement that substance...Read More

What is Philophobia? One of the most common fears is Philophobia which is being afraid of falling in love. According to Health Guidance, 250,000 people are affected by this fear. People with this fear are afraid of romantic love or forming an emotional attachment. This can co-exist with having anxiety or depression. It is important...Read More

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) A traumatic situation can be experienced either through a frightening or dangerous event.  Such events can include a weather phenomenon such as a hurricane or tornado, military combat, serious accidents, or violent assaults.  A trauma experienced for long periods of time can also be considered a frightening or dangerous event.  Losing...Read More

What Is Kleptomania? Kleptomania is when you cannot resist the urge to steal unneeded items. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, about 1.2 million Americans have kleptomania. This is an impulse control disorder that involves you to have emotional and self-control problems. It is important for kleptomaniacs to seek treatment before you end...Read More

Education:  Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders are also known as psychiatric disorders or psychiatric conditions.  They refer to any abnormal changes in the mind that cause impairment in everyday functioning.  There are hundreds of psychological disorders each with their own symptoms and diagnostic criteria that allow mental health professionals to accurately diagnose and treat individuals. The...Read More