Most everyone experiences a natural amount of anxiety in response to stressful or dangerous situations. But when anxiety becomes persistent, based on unfounded fears, and interferes with daily life, it…
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Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is a phenomenon whereby individuals who come into continued and close contact with trauma survivors become indirectly traumatized through vicarious exposure, such as vivid details expressed...
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Stigmatizing language regarding individuals with substance use disorders can often be a barrier for those who are seeking treatment. Certain labels can be charged with negative connotations that reduce a...
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Although concerts, shows, and performances of all kinds were largely canceled this past year, when they do start back up, the idea of facing the anxiety associated with performing again...
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When treating an individual who is suffering from a mental health disorder who is also a part of the creative community, it can be easy to quickly assume that their...
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Some people struggling with addiction may be reluctant to receive treatment and start recovery because they fear it will rob them of their creativity. However, this is an unfounded fear;...
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When we are having trouble understanding our emotions, one of the reasons may be because we cannot find the right words to explain them. Words are our tools for understanding;…
Mental illness and addiction can be two issues that feed off each other in a cyclical loop if left untreated. Many people who are diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder...
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The concept of the artist as an exemplary sufferer, and one whose best art comes from a place of pain, is an idea that can cultivate many negative consequences on...
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Even with a lot of holiday cheer accompanying the winter months, many negative connotations also surround the idea of winter. Many people associate this time with coldness, stillness, lifelessness, and...
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