Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-term disorder where an individual experiences obsessions and or compulsions (U.S. Department of Health, 2022). Obsessions can be characterized as…
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Category: Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
Grief: An Inevitable Aspect of Life
Death is one of the few things in life that are guaranteed. At some point in time, every single one of us will lose a…
Going Beyond the Baby Blues: Examining the Characteristics and Treatment of Perinatal Depression
Historically, it has been wrongfully believed that pregnancy and the puerperal period, also known as the postpartum period, serve as protective factors against mental health…
Impact of Sex and Gender on Mental Health
The prevalence of mental health disorders greatly varies between men and women. Mental health disorders are known to impact an individual’s quality of life in…
Caring for Our Caregivers: Physician Suicide Awareness and Prevention
The conclusion of September brings the end to National Suicide Awareness month, a topic often shunned by public discussion. Awareness regarding this issue should not…
Negotiations with Sleep
At the end of a stressful day, sleeping can help us recharge and feel refreshed. Sleep accounts for a significant portion of our days and…
The Crisis in Ukraine: Public Health Deteriorates in Warfare
One of the most significant humanitarian crises is happening right now in Ukraine after the full-scale military invasion by Russia. Nations worldwide, especially Nato countries,…
COVID-19 Impacts on the Mental Health of Minority Communities
The outbreak of the 2019 Coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, has caused great damage to several countries and communities around the world impacting areas of environmental,…
The Burden in Sacrifice
A move across the world to the wealthiest nations in the West promises security and access to an abundance of resources. This will prompt many…
PTSD in First Responders
First responders are the first people to arrive at the scene of an emergency. We rely on them to be the first to bring us…