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What is Moral Injury?
In intensely stressful circumstances, people may witness traumatic events that contradict deeply held moral beliefs and expectations. For example, someone who sees a child harmed, but is unable to intervene…
What is Alcohol Use Disorder?
…or family members. Lack of enjoyment: While drinking was fun the first time, it might now cause stress and conflict. Memory impairment: If you drink so much that you forget…
Infertility Challenges
Because infertility often causes emotional stresses among couples facing reproductive struggles, it can significantly strain relationships. Sometimes, emotional stresses and psychological distress can evolve into symptoms of mental health conditions…
Chronic Illness
…difficulties: Stress related to high blood pressure, and discomfort and pain associated with chronic illnesses like arthritis can disrupt regular sleeping patterns, heightening pain and anxiety. Find a Therapist for…
Survivor’s Guilt
…a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Survivor’s guilt (also referred to as survivor guilt, survivor syndrome, and survivor disorder) occurs when a person develops feelings of guilt because they…
Perfectionism
…of all survey respondents had perfectionist traits, and those with perfectionist traits experienced higher stress levels. Research suggests that levels of perfectionism have increased over the past decades. According to…
Sexual Health and Dysfunction
…sometimes, sex can become stressful. Many people face challenges surrounding desire, arousal, and intimacy in sexual relationships. These challenges can arise for individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity….
Skin picking (excoriation)
…of skin picking, some environmental factors that may lead to skin picking disorder include genetics, stress, and the presence of other psychiatric conditions. Excoriation disorder can affect children, adolescents, or…
Men’s Mental Health
…Common symptoms of mental health problems include: Anger, irritability, and aggression Changes in mood, energy levels, sleep patterns, or appetite Difficulty concentrating, feelings of restlessness Increased worry or stress Drug…
Veterans’ Issues
…stress disorder (PTSD) or depression received professional mental health care within the last year. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (va.gov), Veteran suicide is also a significant mental…
What are Anxiety Disorders?
…feel like they must perform these repetitive behaviors to reduce anxiety or prevent something bad from happening. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Traumatic stress disorder occurs after exposure to a traumatic…
Binge Eating Disorders
…caused by several different factors, including genetics. However, while a family history of binging may increase your risk of developing BED, other conditions may trigger the behavior. Depression, stress, and…