Do you need to double-check that you locked the door when you leave home, or that you locked the car when you parked? That is normal – we all do it occasionally because our minds are on other things and we forget. However, if you need to go back three, or four times, that may be a problem. You may suffer from OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder.
Seeking marriage counseling doesn’t mean you have given up. It means you care enough about your relationship to work at and get outside help when you appear to be at an impasse. So the first thing to do when seeking a counselor is, don’t view this as a mark of failure. You are salvaging and repairing your marriage.
Although post traumatic stress disorder has been known for more almost three thousand years, it has only recently come to be viewed as a mental injury.
Scientists have discovered an increasing body of evidence that shows gut flora can have a direct impact on the health of the brain.
Neuro-linguistic programming has been shown to be effective in treating such diverse issues as weight loss and anxiety by shifting unhealthy attitudes.
Good mental health is the difference between coping wisely and effectively with problems we encounter, and letting them paralyze us.
Dealing with change, even a desired change, is something many struggle with. Here’s a strategy that works for both overachievers and procrastinators.
Clinical hypnotherapy is not a parlour trick. It has been used in treating a range of conditions, including phobias, anxiety, overeating, and smoking.
Genetic testing has become a powerful new tool in the fight against long-term depression. If you have MTHFR, nutritional interventions may help.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of seasonal depression or “winter blues” that can sap your enjoyment of life. There are treatments that help.
