Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical …
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We Launched our New Startup!
If you haven’t already heard, we’ve been super busy with our new startup called the Solutions Intervention Program. Crossroads Family Services and Kells Counselling collaborated to develop a family-centered treatment intervention program. This Family Solutions program merges the strengths of …
What can be done to treat PTSD?
Janet Ryan-Newell, M.Ed. Recap In the last article, we considered the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including on the development of individual mental and physical health issues, family well being, and the broader implications for society. This week, we will turn our attention …
What is the impact of PTSD?
Janet Ryan-Newell, M.Ed. Recap In the last article, we examined the etiology of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and several potential predisposing factors. This week, we are going to focus on the impact of PTSD from several different perspectives. PTSD can have an enormous impact on …
Who is at risk for developing PTSD?
Janet Ryan-Newell, M.Ed. Recap As stated in the first post in this series, approximately 9% of individuals will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at least once in their lives (CPA, 2010). Yet, far more than ~9% of adults experience at least one traumatic event during their lifetimes. In …