Have you heard of the term “highly sensitive person” (HSP)? It is a term, coined by Dr. Elaine Aron, is used primarily in the mental health field and by other physicians to describe people who have a “sensitive system.” This doesn’t mean that they are emotionally...
At the time this article is being written, we’re in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. No one, in their wildest dreams, could’ve predicted just how much and how fast daily life has changed for all of us. If you’re someone who has a chronic illness and/or whose mental...
Ah, autumn. It’s the time for coziness, warmth, and so many get-togethers with loved ones. It’s many people’s favorite season for these and many other reasons. For some people, however, the days getting shorter and the nights longer means they’re more susceptible to...
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that May was chosen as the month of mental health illness, especially with St. Dymphna’s feast day being on the 15th. Many Catholics who suffer from anxiety, panic disorders, depression, all types of abuse (especially mental abuse),...
Winter and the time leading up to and following Christmas is a time when many find themselves feeling blue. This may be due to actual mental illness or just the stress this time of year seems to inflict on people. Regardless of whether or not you have a diagnosable...
