Many people experience traumatic events at some point in their lifetime. However, not everyone who has experienced a traumatic event will eventually go on to develop PTSD. This has led ... Read More

Relaxation exercises can be a very effective way of reducing your stress and anxiety. One relaxation exercise called progressive muscle relaxation focuses on a person alternating between tensing and relaxing ... Read More

Deliberate self-harm (also called self-injury) is more common than you may think. Although high rates of self-harm have been found in some groups of people with certain psychiatric disorders (for ... Read More

Expressive writing can be a great way of managing stress and improving your mood. If you are interested in learning more about expressive writing, check out this article from Everyday ... Read More

Writing about your thoughts and feelings (also called expressive writing or therapeutic writing) can be a

When you are upset, seeking out social support can be an excellent way of improving your mood. However, symptoms of PTSD, such as unpleasant memories or thoughts about a past ... Read More

When we think of traumatic events and PTSD, we often think of life experiences such as physical or sexual assaults, combat exposure, natural disasters, or motor vehicle accidents. However, the ... Read More

Medications are increasingly being used to treat anxiety disorders, and they have generally been found to be successful in helping people better manage their symptoms. You can learn more about ... Read More

PTSD has been found to commonly co-occur with other anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (commonly referred to as OCD). In fact, studies have found that anywhere between 4% and 22% ... Read More