While ADHD is a commonly diagnosed mental health disorder with many options for treatment, it can be overlooked in adults. Knowing the symptoms can help you know if this may
You’re feeling overwhelmed by work and responsibilities at home, and recognise that you are being pushed past your ability to effectively cope. Knowing if this is a temporary state or
Depression is a complex mental health condition that can manifest in a variety of symptoms and behaviours – including some that may not fit typical notions of depression. Understanding these
Despite increased awareness of bipolar disorders, the specifics of this mental health condition are still not widely understood. Further understanding of the different manifestations can help people access appropriate bipolar
Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder share some similarities, but at their core are two very different conditions, with different treatment needs. Knowing how to distinguish the two is the
A child’s love for their parents is strong – but what happens when this natural bond is exploited by a parent unable or unwilling to set appropriate boundaries? Survivors of
If you’re feeling like your career is throwing your life out of balance, professional burnout may be to blame. Professional burnout can be a difficult issue to tackle. Limited
Healthy Action Anxiety can build more quickly when your body has a surplus of energy. By performing the following types of physical coping skills for stress, you’ll soon feel a
What happens when you take on more than you can mentally and physically cope with? Maybe you’re aiming for a promotion and, despite all your hard work, you’re starting to
Someone once said that insomnia has the potential to convert a person’s paradise into a place of torture. If you’ve ever struggled with sleep, you will understand what these words
Traumatic life events can have a severe impact on anyone who goes through them. However, children and adolescents are especially vulnerable to the effects of trauma. It can quickly take
Childhood has the potential to create some of our finest memories that will stay with us forever, and comfort us through difficult times in the future. But our ability to
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be, “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding effective treatment at The Dawn’s mental health retreat in Thailand. “I’ve been in and out of counseling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole
