It’s one of life’s cruelest situations. After nine months of excitement and anticipation, the process of childbirth is traumatic.

Most folks have heard of the “baby blues” — more technically known as postpartum depression. But postpartum anxiety gets much less notice.

The first thing to understand about postpartum depression is that it can feel very unjust. A woman spends nine months riding the roller coaster of pregnancy.

Ideally, we’d all be raised in an environment that offers safety, nurturing, and reliable support. To grow up in a foundation like this enables a child to grow up with a secure attachment style.

Conversations about trauma were once quite rare. Over time, with the initial focus on returning soldiers, this topic has gained greater awareness.

Everyone feels nervous or worried from time to time. After all, anxiety can be a valuable emotion as it warns us about potential dangers.

In recent years, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has certainly become more familiar to the general public. This can be a positive development, but more work needs to be done.

About 70 percent of American adults have endured at least one traumatic event in their life. Think about it. Almost everyone you know has been impacted in a variety of ways.

Anyone who has experienced a depressive episode can attest that “high-functioning” is not how they felt. Most often, major depressive disorder (MDD) manifests in ways that hamper even the most basic daily tasks.

There’s no shortage of content about anxiety these days. Even so, the most common mental health disorder in the world is often misunderstood.

ADHD — shorthand for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — is used by adults to describe their forgetfulness or distractibility. Of course, the condition is much more than that.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the inevitable unraveling of our sanity, patience, and festive spirit. These tips will help you maintain your composure and keep your cool throughout the festive chaos.