Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is more than just occasional childhood defiance. It's a persistent pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures. This article dives into the signs, causes, and effective strategies for managing ODD. Through understanding and early intervention, families can help their children navigate these challenges...
Category: Mental Health
Facing the Fear of Being Alone: A Journey through Monophobia
Monophobia, or the fear of being alone, is a debilitating anxiety disorder that can significantly impair one's daily life. This article delves into the origins, symptoms, and coping mechanisms for monophobia, highlighting the role of trauma and the difference between loneliness and monophobia. Through the fictional story of Emma, we...
In the Eye of the Narcissist: Unveiling the Reality of NPD
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) manifests as a deep-seated sense of self-importance, an insatiable need for admiration, and a profound lack of empathy, often hidden behind a facade of confidence. This condition, influenced by genetic, psychological, and environmental factors, not only strains interpersonal relationships but also impacts the individual's self-perception and...
“Empowerment Unleashed: The Pioneering Force of Therapy in Personal Evolution”
Embarking on a journey with a skilled therapist can be a transformative experience, offering a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of mental health. Therapy provides a unique space for self-discovery and healing, where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment, guided by the expertise of...
“Love, Lies, and Bruises: Exposing Intimate Partner Abuse”
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health crisis, affecting 1 in 3 women globally, with disproportionate impacts on ethnic minorities and marginalized communities. Rooted in power imbalances, IPV manifests through physical, sexual, psychological harm, or stalking, often hidden by complex abuse dynamics. Its repercussions are profound, extending beyond...
When Emotions Run Wild: Understanding the Complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder, (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Individuals with BPD may struggle with extreme mood swings, impulsive behavior, instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, trouble controlling and regulating their emotions, and an overwhelming fear of abandonment. Borderline...
5 Common Myths about ADHD in Adulthood Debunked
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental health disorders in adults, which typically started out in childhood development. With its prevalence, ironically, many people in our society still hold countless misconceptions and general myths about ADHD, especially in adulthood.
When Trust is Broken: The Devastating Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Childhood sexual abuse is a type of abuse that involves sexual behavior between an adult and a minor or between minors where the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer. Sexual abuse can include a wide spectrum of both touching and non-touching behaviors such...
When Anxiety Takes Over: Living With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Occasional anxiety happens to everyone as it is a normal part of daily life, but when the anxiety does not subside and continues to progress you are generally dealing with an anxiety disorder. Generalized Anxiety Disorder “GAD” is one of several anxiety disorders, it is a serious mental health condition...
Starving for Perfection: The Ugly Truth of Anorexia Nervosa
The warning signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa can affect not only a person's weight, but it can also affect their mental health, their body image, their social interactions and their lifestyles. There are deeper impacts of this disorder that can be life-threatening.
The Bear Paw Cafe: A Unique Approach to Traditional Customer Service
In Osaka, Japan, there is a café staffed by... Bears? Well, not real bears, anyways. The "Bear Paw" café is a small, cute establishment run by a mental health group called Mental Support General Academy. Your order is taken and given to you through a just-big-enough...
Jen Blackwell – Candid Interview with the Founder of Dance Syndrome
Jen Blackwell is the founder and Creative Director of DanceSyndrome, an inclusive dance charity based in the United Kingdom. Jen’s dream of becoming a community dance trainer was threatened after she left school at 16 and discovered there were no suitable training programs for people with disabilities. So, she created...
Is Disability Pay Gap Prevalent in Our Society?
The disability community falls under the category of individuals whose issues are often left unheard or are deemed “not important enough,” to discuss.
Stephanie Thomas: Meet the Innovative Designer Inspiring the Disability Community Through Fashion
Listen to the full audio interview here: Stephanie Thomas is an American disability fashion stylist, public speaker, professor, author, creative director, and voice actor. Stephanie’s career spans to over 30 years in the area of disability fashion styling and challenging industry ableism. Stephanie’s success stories and innovations have been featured...
Kush Kanodia – Meet the Disability Rights Champion Initiating Change Through Social Entrepreneurship
Kush Kanodia is one of those people who uses his will power, and success to initiate positive change in his community by helping to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities globally. In 2018, Kush was selected in the top 10 most influential Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic...
Life as a Disability Support Coordinator – Interview with Ro’Ah Hamad
Ro’Ah Hamad is a Disability Support Coordinator and an avid social worker. Hamad was born and brought up in Sydney, Australia but is originally from Palestine. She had done voluntary work for organizations working towards helping and positively changing the lives of individuals with disabilities. This week, we had the...
Dual Diagnosis Awareness
Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) make individuals 33% more susceptible to mental health difficulties. A perspective on Dual Diagnosis.
Depression and Its Prevalence Amongst Housewives
According to numerous surveys, mental health disorders such as major depression, mood swings, and anxiety became extensively common amongst women, especially housewives, during the first few months of COVID-19.
Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
The pandemic was a tough on everyone in terms of mental health, physical health and financial stability, particularly for individuals with disabilities.
Intrusive Thoughts: The Truth Behind OCD
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? The first time I can remember exhibiting intrusive thoughts that developed into the form of compulsions, or repetitive actions, started from a young age in preschool. I had lined up my toy bears in a color-coordinated order, separating them into reds, greens, and blues. Looking at...