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What Is the Difference Between Autism and Asperger Syndrome?
Mental disorders have been classified and reclassified over the years as science and medicine expand research with more targeted and innovative studies. New ideas as to what qualifies as a mental disorder are regularly arising and being tested for better … Read more
Expat Anxiety and Its Effects
You’ve taken the massive step of moving to an entirely new country, and everyone back home is sure you must be living the dream. So why do you feel like something’s wrong? Expats often perceive themselves as independent people who … Read more
Need to Know: Expats and Mental Health
Moving to a new country can be a wonderful adventure to undertake. But, unfortunately, it can also be a very stressful one to navigate, and many expats are surprised by just how much it can affect their mental health. Even … Read more
How Is COVID-19 Affecting Adults’ Mental Health?
As the COVID-19 pandemic heads into its second year, variants are spreading quickly, causing a new surge of infections in many countries, and lockdowns have begun again. The devastation of a year under lockdown from COVID-19 has marked an effect … Read more
Understanding Men’s Mental Health Issues
While it may not seem like it at first, life has a way of wearing down a person’s mental fortitude. Despite having many different ways of expressing itself, it is essential to know what to look for when addressing men’s … Read more
Group Therapy vs. Individual Therapy: A Look into the Differences
When you think of therapy, you often think of one-on-one sessions with a counselor and their client. However, group counseling is just as common as individual counseling sessions. Individual therapy occurs when one person is in counseling with a therapist, … Read more
How to Help a Family Member who has a Mental Disorder
It can be difficult to know what to do next when a loved one is diagnosed with a mental health disorder. There are so many questions and uncertainties. You want to be there to love and support your family member … Read more
Is Covid-19 Giving People PTSD
COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on many people’s mental health — putting marriages and social lives under significant pressure. From anxiety about contracting the virus to the implications of losing one’s job or being isolated for extended periods, individuals … Read more
What are the Seemingly Hidden Signs of Depression?
Many of us know what depression is and what the apparent signs are. Prolonged sadness, loss of hope, loss of interest in activities are all common symptoms. These symptoms are commonly listed on mental health websites and in antidepressant ads. … Read more