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What is OCD
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Introduction According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 1 percent of adults in the U.S. (roughly 2.2 million people) have been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (or OCD). Many are familiar with or have heard of OCD, but there are still a lot of misconceptions about this condition. Some of the most frequently

Staging an Intervention
Staging an Intervention for an Addict

Introduction According to the the Mayo Clinic, many addicts are not able to recognize that they have a problem and often times will not seek out treatment on their own. In many cases, a person needs to hear from a close friend, family member, or other loved one before they realize the seriousness of their

Eating Disorder
What Does it Mean to Have an Eating Disorder?

Introduction Roughly 9 percent of the population deals with eating disorders. That may seem like a small number, but it still works out to roughly 28.8 million Americans. Many people struggle with eating disorders or know someone who struggles. In either case, it can be hard to know where to turn for help or accurate

Emotionally abusive relationship
Am I in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship?

Introduction Results from the National Intimate Partner & Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) show that approximately 50 percent of Americans had experienced lifetime emotional abuse by a partner. There’s a lot of confusion around emotional abuse and how it differs from other types of abuse, such as physical abuse and verbal abuse. Below are answers to

Forgiveness after betrayal
How to Forgive Someone After a Betrayal

Introduction According to the American Psychological Association, a betrayal occurs anytime someone violates another person’s expectations and breaks their trust. Whether it’s infidelity in a marriage or sharing information that a friend wanted to keep private, betrayal can be hard to recover from. It is possible, though. For those who are struggling after a betrayal,

Individual or Couples Counseling?
Should I do Individual or Couples Counseling?

Introduction Recent research from the Centers for Disease Control revealed that 19.2 percent of adults had received mental health treatment in the last year. Research from MidAmerica Nazarene University reveals that 49 percent of married couples have also sought out couples counseling. Many people know that they need to seek help, but they’re on the

yoga and meditation
Can Meditation and Yoga Improve Mental Health?

Introduction Yoga and meditation are the two most popular mind-body practices in the United States. Despite this, there is new information about yoga frequently. Not only are yoga and meditation good for relaxation and improved physical health, but they can also improve one’s mental health. So, we have created a list below of some of

Trauma and mental health
How Does Trauma Impact Mental Health?

Introduction Approximately 50 percent of women, and 60 percent of men have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. Trauma is common, clearly. However, there’s also a lot of misunderstanding around what trauma is and the effects it can have on people and their mental health. Below are answers to some of the most