Emotional abuse is not as easy to spot as physical abuse, but oftentimes its effects can be just as traumatic. Emotional abuse can involve a wide range of tactics, including gaslighting, shaming and manipulation. All of these are intended to leave the victim feeling confused,…
Having a low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While a low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition itself, the way we think about ourselves directly impacts our mental health and overall well-being. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem refers to…
Since the Great Depression, there has never been a time when so many people have been experiencing financial difficulties at once. National economies collapsed as a result of the Covid pandemic’s effects on the human population. It is not surprising, then, that we are seeing…
In the United States, mental health crises are on the rise. We also have a dearth of crisis services, so police officers are often the first responders to mental health crises across the country. Because of this epidemic, many communities have created Crisis Intervention Teams…