Embrace Mental Wellness Archives
Can Anyone Have PTSD?
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) has historically been associated with combat veterans, but anyone can experience PTSD. It is normal to have disruptions in life after a traumatic event. According to the VA and Mayo Clinic, people may have trouble sleeping,...
Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety that is accompanied by a variety of physical and psychological symptoms.
Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is an anxiety disorder that shows itself as repeated and intense distress when thinking about separation or being away from home and loved ones.
Accommodations for Employees with Mental Health Conditions
Under the ADA and other nondiscrimination laws, most employers must provide “reasonable accommodations” to qualified employees with disabilities.
Are OCD and Hoarding Related?
Hoarding was once thought to be a part of OCD, but it is now its own disorder under Compulsive Spectrum Disorders.
OCD in the Workplace
Many people with OCD may experience issues in the workplace.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children
Children may also have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with symptoms like adults.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Part 2
There are some common common obsessions and compulsions in OCD. Keep reading to learn more.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Part 1
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), is the presence of obsessions, or unwanted, repetitive and intrusive thoughts.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
According to Mental Health America, generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, includes persistent (6 months or more) excessive anxiety about activities or events, even ordinary or routine ones. The worry is out of proportion to the actual circumstance, is difficult to...