Many times, feeling worried can be interpreted as feeling depressed. Being worried is normal, and we may feel this way even daily.
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, trauma is defined as any situation in which a person is exposed to scenes of actual or imminent death, serious physical injury, or sexual assault, whether as a direct victim, close to the victim, or as a witness.
In Puerto Rico, mental health issues are a significant concern. According to a study from the Puerto Rico Community Survey and data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), approximately 19.5% of the adult population reports having a mental health condition.
Perhaps you’ve heard others say this phrase. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself in stressful
Most humans experience high levels of stress due to concerns related to family, work, studies, and money, among other things. Exercise is the best therapy against stress.
How do changes affect you? Do you see them as a challenge? Do they scare you? Do they motivate you?
What is Change?
Mental health is related to emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It requires effective functioning in daily activities
The new year has begun, bringing with it a lot of uncertainty. Questions like what will happen to my job, my health, my family’s health, my relationship, my finances, among others, arise. These questions may be normal, part of daily concerns, but sometimes they can become compulsive, disturbing thoughts that produce another type of negative symptoms.
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric conditions in the community worldwide. In Puerto Rico, they are also the most prevalent conditions, and it is estimated that more than 600,000 Puerto Ricans are affected by an anxiety disorder throughout their lives. But what is anxiety? Sometimes, people confuse worries with anxiety.
La Asociación Americana de Psicología (APA) define la duda como una falta de confianza o incertidumbre sobre algo o alguien, incluyendo a uno mismo.
ES