Depression and the Pursuit of Happiness

Depression and the Pursuit of Happiness

According to Lauren Sharkey at Medical News Today, people may think that valuing happiness leads to a happier life. However, new research has found that wanting to feel happy can also have a negative outcome. Research studies have concluded that excessively valuing...
Trauma-Focused Psychotherapies

Trauma-Focused Psychotherapies

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines trauma-focused psychotherapy as a program, organization, or system that is trauma-informed by 1. Realizing the widespread impact of trauma and understanding potential paths for recovery, 2....
Three Effective PTSD Treatments

Three Effective PTSD Treatments

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder that results from exposure to trauma, such as being involved in a car accident or witnessing a suicide. According to the DSM-5, the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...