Becoming More Emotionally Resilient
Why is that some people can experience a similar adverse event and not exhibit the same degree and duration of emotional distress?
Diagnosing the Mental Health of Celebrities: Delicious But Dangerous
Why do people have such ‘enquiring minds’ about the rich and famous? The press and the general public seem to have an insatiable need to know virtually every detail about the lives of our cultural celebrities. It’s even worse when that curiosity extends to their mental status.
2018 Thanksgiving Part 2: Survival Tips.
Thanksgiving is upon us. The time of year when millions of families gather to reconnect, rejoice and reflect. But for some families, especially ones that have a member with borderline personality disorder, it can also be a time of stress…
2018 Thanksgiving Day Thoughts Part I: Gratitude and the Brain
Thanksgiving season is here again, a holiday that officially dates back to October of 1863, in the midst of the American Civil War when President Abraham Lincoln declared:
“I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.”
Could a Pet Help?: The Therapeutic Value of Animals
It has been well established that pets can have a profound effect on the health and well-being of humans. And that includes benefits for people who have mental health issues.
Woman Experience Anxiety Twice As Often As Men
It should come as no surprise to hear that more people are suffering from anxiety these days than ever before. What is surprising is that woman are twice as likely to experience anxiety than men are…
What Is Complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD. or C-PTSD. C-PTSD occurs in people exposed to multiple traumatic episodes over a long period of time, sometimes years. These include episodes of repeated sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, domestic abuse or being held captive against one’s will…
AI in the ER? The Computer Will See You Now
An algorithm is a mathematical process for solving a problem or making a decision. . It’s a data, or information-based approach where one answer leads to another question based on that answer and ultimately to a solution. That AI, or artificial intelligence approach is coming to the hospital ER in the effort to prevent suicide.
Taking to the Skies For a Friend’s BPD
A recent article in the UK’s Yorkshire Post tells the story of two young women who have taken up the cause of bringing more attention to their friend’s Borderline Personality Disorder.
Pets and BPD: How They Help
There are lots of research studies that support the value of including animals as part of a treatment plan for a wide range of health issues. But no studies have specifically looked at the experience of people who have borderline personality disorder and also own pets. Until now…
