Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has become a term that’s bandied about for people who enjoy tidiness and order, or things done in a particular way. In reality, the mental health condition OCD is a far more severe and disturbing illness, characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (called obsessions) and repetitive [...]
Codependency can look so much like devotion that you might not notice it slipping into your relationship. You might think of it as being there for someone. You might even reward yourself for being helpful or for having a servant’s heart. And sure, some of this dedication is love, [...]
That first night home with your new baby is unforgettable! You stare at your little one’s face and touch the smooth skin of their cheek. How does God love me so much to give me such a beautiful blessing? you wonder. You tuck your baby into bed and fall [...]
“I’ll do that later”. These are harmless enough words that everyone says all the time, that is unless you find yourself saying those words over and over about the same thing or throughout the same day. In this case, you’ll probably need a bit more help to stop procrastinating. [...]
The holiday season should be about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To some, the season does bring about positive spiritual growth and the opportunity to make lasting family memories. However, as exciting as the holiday season appears with its shiny Christmas balls, neatly wrapped [...]
Many people go through life secretly struggling and feeling unsafe, never realizing that they are affected by emotional trauma. Sometimes it is only much later in life that we begin to realize that we are still affected by something that happened decades ago, often something we thought we had navigated [...]
Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is a serious mental health condition with severe, long-lasting physical and mental symptoms that can disrupt your ability to perform routine tasks; negatively affect your work, relationships, and overall quality of life; and impact your brain’s ability to function as it [...]
Vacation time is supposed to be relaxing, exciting, and enriching, right? You spend hours, even days and weeks, preparing for a family vacation that will be fulfilling. However, if you’re traveling with a teen who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you may find that your vacation is indeed [...]
Although uncommon, children as young as three years old can develop depression. The causes of depression in children can range from trauma and neglect to a big life change to losing a loved one. Recognizing the signs of depression in children can help you determine when your child needs [...]
Most of us like healthy competition. Just look at the popularity of football. Scan the stands of any given game and you will see it filled with people wearing a specific color, rooting for their favorite team. We see competition in the business world too. Every business is vying for [...]
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