Nightmares… avoiding certain streets… becoming easily startled or feeling on edge… Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can manifest in many ways. The National Center for PTSD defines PTSD as “a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.” Precipitating events can also include sudden …
Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them “I have a panic attack whenever I see a dog.” “I had a panic attack when my sports team started to lose after having a three-point lead.” “I’m pretty sure I have a panic attack whenever I have to give a speech at work.” Panic attacks. We hear the phrase used to describe …
There’s More to Autism than Meets the Eye The following information on autism and its accompanying medical and mental health issues is not meant to diagnose or replace the care of a trained and licensed healthcare professional. This is not meant to be used in place of a personal consultation. There are a number of medical and mental health issues …
