Not everyone can avoid a traumatic shock or event in their life, and what happens to them after experiencing a horrific event? “Forgetting those terrible events will be good for you” is not an answer, as it raises tension within individuals and may lead to falling into the depths of fear and suicide. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is as severe…
It’s 2023, and there might have been a lot of celebrations in the last few days. You might enter college or a new job. You may be reaching a milestone in age. New Year’s resolutions are popular among people of all ages. The holiday period is a time many feel blue. For those suffering from depression it is even…
Mental illnesses do not discriminate. Anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues can affect people of all genders. However, they may appear differently in men. Gender norms and prejudice also can make it difficult for both men & their care providers to understand when they may need mental health assistance. Why do Men Avoid Addressing their Mental Health? Men are…
Every day, people make the awful decision to end their lives. Recent celebrity suicides put the issue square in the public mind. One celebrity, Darryl McDaniels, did just that and sparked an open discussion on his Mental Health, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation! Yes! You heard it right. We’re talking about the hip-hop legend DMC, American rapper Darryl Matthews McDaniels, who was…