As with any disorder, if we stop and consider SQUIRREL! Now, where was I? You probably recognize this joke about distractibility from the Disney movie, Up. Easily being distracted is one of the most noticeable signs of ADHD. This “squirrel” interruption is one of the...
Read MoreRead MoreWorry, fear, panic, dread. Worry, fear, panic, dread. Worry, fear, panic, dread. These are strong emotions we all feel at some point in our lives. What if you had to live with worry, fear, panic, and dread on a daily basis? For people living with...
Read MoreRead MoreTrauma is a person’s emotional, psychological, or physical response to a distressing event. On the journey to healing and recovering from such an event, it’s important to remember to practice self-care after trauma. This is not commonly the first method survivors think of when they...
Read MoreRead MoreAt Highland Springs Speciality Clinic, our mission is to help people find happiness again. While this sounds simple, it is more than just a nice phrase. This statement is about how to find happiness within yourself, and the influence it can have over your everyday...
Read MoreRead MoreChildhood trauma is a frequent occurrence. The SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCSTI) reports that by the age of 16, two-thirds of children report experiencing at least one traumatic event. According to the American Psychological Association, “A traumatic event is one that threatens injury,...
Read MoreRead MoreWhat is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Who Can It Affect? June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day. Descriptions of this disorder can be found in ancient writings, but it was not formally recognized as a mental...
Read MoreRead MoreWhen I saw my nine-year-old daughter take her last breath, I was forever changed. Cancer had ravaged her tiny frame and we watched helplessly as she finally succumbed to this devastating disease. Life can take some unexpected twists and turns, and it is impossible to...
Read MoreRead MoreSeptember 10-14 is National Suicide Awareness Week. Although this is the awareness week, suicide rates actually increase in the Spring, which is why it is so important to be aware of factors that influence suicide attempts and how to get help. This doesn’t mean that...
Read MoreRead More“It is what it is.” How many times have we heard or used that phrase? It is baked into the American language. In a few short words, we accept that we can’t always control what happens to us, and that is a fact of life....
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