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Mental health, Trauma

Facing Wildfires and Mental Health Challenges Together

Wildfires, like the ones sweeping through California right now, bring chaos, fear, and uncertainty. If you’re already dealing with mental health struggles, this can feel like too much to bear. But here’s the thing—if you’ve faced hard times before, you might be better prepared than you realize. When It Feels...

Anxiety, Trauma

Helplessness and Trauma: What’s the Link?

Introduction: Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that has long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Helplessness is a feeling of being unable to control or alter a situation regardless of one’s effort. The two often go hand-in-hand, as many who experience trauma often feel...