by Sally | May 2, 2018 | Mental Health, Trauma
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is a physical illness that lasts for an extended period and usually cannot be completely cured. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple... 
by Sally | May 1, 2018 | Grief, Mental Health
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans endure. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of bereavement, we often feel like we have no control over anything. Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s perfectly... 
by Sally | Apr 30, 2018 | Anxiety, Mental Health
It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of... 
by Sally | Apr 1, 2018 | Mental Health, Trauma
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.... 
by Sally | Mar 1, 2018 | Anxiety, Mental Health
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence that completely takes over their lives. Since anxiety comes in...
