What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares
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Mental Health Monday ~ Why the Nature vs Medication Antidepressant Meme has me up in arms
This is an anti Antidepressant Meme that been doing the rounds for the last while and was shared by a Facebook friend last week. This image has all the hallmarks of an ignoramus who doesn't
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain and behavior disorder characterized by severe shifts in a person's mood and energy, making it difficult for the person to function. More than 5.7 million
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I often hear people comment that they are "so OCD" and I often wonder if they know what they are actually speaking about. I suffer from a mild form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and it's
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ Depression
As a person who suffers from depression, I'm still surprised at the lack of information and knowledge the public has. There is so much misinformation relayed between people. My hope is, that with this post,
Continue ReadingMental Health Monday ~ My Mental Health Story
Welcome to the first post in the new series called, "Mental Health Monday". Today I'd like to share my mental health story. I was diagnosed with depression when I was in Grade 12 and 17
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