Concussion is the most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury. The origin of the word "concussion" comes from the Latin concutere, which means "to shake violently." The common symptoms of concussion are: confusion or feeling dazed clumsiness slurred speech nausea or vomiting headache balance problems or dizziness blurred vision sensitivity to light…
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Anxiety: Causes and Treatments
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anxiety is “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” The DSM-5 defines anxiety as anticipation of future threat which is "more often associated with muscle tension and vigilance in preparation for future danger and cautions or avoidant behaviorus." Anxiety…
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Mental health problems affect almost everyone. Many people experience mental illnesses or psychiatric disorders in many forms. According to evidence-based research, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem. It is a well-known fact that by the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have—or have had—a mental illness,…
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Trauma can have a devastating and lasting effect on the quality of a person's life. We provide psychological assessment and treatment services for adults, children, and teens who have symptoms resulting from a traumatic life event or an accumulation of disturbing experiences in which the individual finds it difficult to cope and function. Typical traumatic…
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