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Teen Suicide in the Era of Mass Violence and the True Cost of Trauma. Revisiting the Importance of Mental Health Therapies Addressing Trauma Suicide Assessment and Prevention“Sometimes even to live is an act of courage."-Lucius Annaeus SenecaA community in mourning. A nation that grieves.The deaths of nineteen year old Sydney Aiello and sixteen-year-old Calvin Desir,…

Affecting people of all ages and in a variety of ways, depression is more common than most people realize. If you suffer from this mental health issue, you probably struggle with many daily activities such as eating, sleeping, working and enjoying life overall. It is important to understand that you are not alone and that…

Looking for more information on TMS therapy? According to Harvard Health, depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States among people ages 15 to 44. This fact has made it so there are many treatments available for those suffering from depression nowadays.While anti-depressants and psychotherapy are two of the more common types…

Looking for information on mental disorder treatments? When it comes to the types of treatment options available for mental disorders, it will simply depend on the type of disorder someone has, as there are many.When someone is diagnosed with a mental disorder, it often makes them feel like they have no control over their life.…

Wanting information on mental illnesses so you can understand how to get the help you need? If you are currently living with a mental illness such that it may be difficult for you to reach out and ask for help, know that this is completely understandable. First, mental illnesses tend to trap their victims in…

While medication can be effectively used for ADHD treatment, not all patients are comfortable with the idea of starting a long-term journey into the world of pharmaceuticals. Many parents with children who have ADHD often find themselves worrying about negative side effects that are associated with some of these products.The goal of ADHD treatment is…

Adult psychiatry is geared towards helping adults deal with a variety of mental issues. Many mental disorders can have drastic effects on a person's personal and professional life if left untreated. Adult psychiatric care is administered by a physiatrist. These are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating people who are dealing with mental…

Mood disorders come in many forms. In fact, the term ‘mood disorder’ is used to describe a category of mental health issues that show themselves by affecting a person’s mood and sense of well-being.Unlike the flu or a broken bone, there is no single identifiable cause of mood disorders. This class of mental illnesses is…

If you are one of the many people living with adult ADD, you are probably wondering what the different options are when it comes to treatment. Some require medication, while other methods are simply therapeutic.The good news when it comes to treating adult ADD is that there are a variety of simple treatments. These are…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or more popularly known as OCD, is an anxiety disorder that generally causes extreme discomfort through persistent and recurrent impulses.According to the National Institute of Mental Health, obsessive-compulsive disorder affects more than 2 million adults within the United States alone. This illness can cause an extreme amount of distress and can dramatically affect…

“Can Mcduffie unlearn laying down?!” my friend said jokingly as McDuffie laid down amongst a crowded Main Street at Soda City Market. Laying down is definitely McDuffie’s favorite thing to do. It is even a running joke in his training classes that his laying down behaviors are “classic McDuffie.” McDuffie is relatively calm for his nine…

“This is the best part of my week,” a University of South Carolina student stated while petting my lab mix puppy McDuffie on campus. Another student smiled wide as she cuddled with my Siberian Husky Sasha. The students ran over to my dogs as I was taking pictures of them for this blog. Though the…