As its name suggests, complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or C-PTSD, is a more severe form of PTSD. The difference is that C-PTSD may occur as a result of exposure to prolonged stress or trauma. You can read more about C-PTSD at the following websites: Healthy Place U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Experiencing a psychotic episode was not on my list of to-dos for the year 2017. Yet, there I was, driving recklessly through the streets of Atlanta on a cold January night. By the time law enforcement caught up with me, I had abandoned my vehicle and found my way to the middle of oncoming traffic trying to make the cars […]
Because I didn’t know the signs and symptoms of bipolar spectrum disorder and psychosis, I am sharing my experiences and some information with you so that you won’t be in the dark like I was. Moreover, I am doing this so that if you notice a change in your loved one, you will not ignore it, and, if necessary, seek […]
In my ongoing pursuit to slay the stigma attached to mental health, I graciously accepted an invitation to participate in a mental health summit.St. John A.M.E. Church of Eufaula, Alabama, hosted this summit on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The pastor of St. John, Pastor Carlton Worthen, makes it a point to address issues that many churches shy away from or […]
With all the options that exist for mood tracking, it’s hard to pick just one. That’s why I picked two. And today I’m going to give you my review. For someone like me who needs a reminder to document her moods and symptoms for the day because A) she does not want to do it and B) she wouldn’t remember […]
…that in a given year, 1 in 5 adults in America (as cited by NAMI, 2018) and 1 in 4 adults in the UK (as cited by Mind, 2013) experiences a mental illness. Mind. (2013). Mental health facts and statistics. Retrieved from https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health/how-common-are-mental-health-problems/#one National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). (2018). Mental health by the numbers. Retrieved from https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-by-the-numbers
