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What is Compassion Fatigue?
Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress or vicarious traumatization, is characterized by stress that results from helping those who are suffering from significant emotional distress or trauma. When…
College & Graduate Student Mental Health
…a new environment and trying to maintain high academic performance can be stressful for some college students. This stress can cause impaired emotional health and diminish focus and energy. Mental…
Adjustment Disorder
…discord.” In other words, people with adjustment disorder will take longer to accept or deal with stressors or life changes, their psychological distress will be more severe, and their quality…
Pregnancy, Perinatal, Postpartum Mental Health
…levels of anxiety and stress, like perinatal mood disorders. Increased stress can also be a result of a high-risk birth or pregnancy, including preterm birth and a baby born with…
Race & Cultural Identity
…contribute to stress, pain, and anxiety. In some cases, stress and anxiety surrounding identity can lead to mental health conditions. Challenges Related to Race and Cultural Identity Social challenges related…
Parenting
…can also be stressful at times. Sometimes, parenting can also be closely connected to mental health concerns. Nearly every parent experiences stress, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms related to…
What is a Mental Health Counselor?
A mental health counselor is a mental health professional who provides support to individuals experiencing mental or emotional distress. Mental health counselors may use various psychotherapy interventions to help individuals…
Relationship Issues
…restlessness, changes in appetite, feelings of hopelessness, and negative thoughts. High stress levels: You might feel overwhelmed or experience the physical symptoms of stress, including muscle tension, chronic pain, headaches,…
Women’s Issues
…experience a lack of interest in things you used to enjoy. Stress: You might experience the physical symptoms of stress, including fatigue, chronic pain, headaches, and digestive issues. Eating disorders:…
Transitioning to New Parenthood
…pressures from family members can lead to high levels of stress and may discourage new parents from seeking mental health care. Relationship distress: Many married and unmarried couples experience relationship…
Organizer and Protester Mental Health
…to report acute psychological distress than White people. The persistent stress of living under racism can contribute to mental health problems. Additionally, repeated racial trauma can lead to mental health…
Chronic Pain
…unexplained muscle or joint pain. Stress and anxiety: People with chronic pain may find that anxiety interferes with daily activities. Additionally, stress regarding pain, medical care, and medical costs, can…