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About Trauma:   Trauma comes from very upsetting experiences and can affect mental health, often causing symptoms like PTSD.   Symptoms of Trauma:   Flashbacks or nightmares of the traumatic event Emotional numbness and detachment Hypervigilance and a heightened startle response Avoidance of situations or triggers associated with the trauma   Causes...

About Stress:   Stress is a normal reaction to difficult situations, but too much or ongoing stress can harm your mental and physical health.   Symptoms of Stress:   Feeling overwhelmed and anxious Physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, or stomach problems Irritability and mood changes Sleep disturbances and fatigue   Causes...

About Self-Harm:   Self-harm is when people hurt themselves as a way to handle emotional pain or distress.   Symptoms of Self-Harm:   Engaging in behaviours like cutting, burning, or hitting oneself Keeping self-harm a secret and hiding injuries Emotional turmoil and inner distress Social withdrawal and isolation   Causes of Self-Harm:   ...

About Relationship Issues:   Relationship issues are problems in relationships, whether they're with partners, family, or friends.   Signs of Relationship Issues:   Frequent conflicts or arguments Emotional distance and lack of intimacy Communication problems, such as miscommunication or misunderstandings Strain and tension in the relationship   Causes of Relationship Issues:   Poor...

About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):   Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition. It's when you have disturbing thoughts that won't go away (obsessions) and do repetitive things to feel less anxious (compulsions).   Symptoms of OCD:   Intrusive, unwanted thoughts or images Compulsive behaviours or rituals (e.g., excessive handwashing...

About Major Life Changes:   Major life changes are big events that can be hard to adapt to like losing a job, moving to a new place, getting married, or retiring.   Symptom of Dealing with Major Life Changes:   Stress and anxiety related to the change Uncertainty about...

About Family Issues:   Family issues are when there are problems in families, like arguments, not talking, or feeling upset or stressed.   Signs of Family Issues:   Frequent arguments or disagreements Emotional distance and disconnection Stress and tension in the household Strained relationships among family members   Causes of Family...

About Eating Disorders:   Eating disorders are when people have problems with food and how they see their bodies. This can include conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating.   Symptoms of Eating Disorders:   Severe restriction of food intake (anorexia) Binge eating followed by purging behaviours (bulimia) Obsession with food,...

About Domestic Abuse:   Domestic abuse means one person controlling or hurting another person in a close relationship. This can be through hitting, hurting feelings, or controlling money.   Signs of Domestic Abuse:   Physical violence, including hitting, slapping, or choking Emotional manipulation, such as belittling or threats Isolation from...

About Depression:   Depression is a mental health condition where you feel sad all the time, lose hope, and stop enjoying things you used to like.   Symptoms of Depression:   Overwhelming sadness and despair Fatigue and lack of energy Changes in appetite and sleep patterns Difficulty concentrating or making...