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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by traumatic events. These events can include sexual assault, war, crime, fire, traffic collisions, or natural disasters. People with PTSD may feel an intensified sense of danger, causing them to feel stressed or fearful, even in safe situations. Some people who have experienced a traumatic…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable thoughts and rituals. People with OCD usually recognize that their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors may be unreasonable, but they cannot resist or stop them. These rituals only provide short-term relief, leaving a person feeling anxious and out of control. OCD affects men, women,…
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, is an international day celebrating and honoring women’s economic, social, cultural, and political accomplishments. In addition, it symbolizes a call to action to eliminate gender inequality and improve women’s rights. At Crossroads Maine, we invite you to join us on March 8th to celebrate women’s dignity, tenacity, and…
Benzodiazepines or benzos are medications that doctors prescribe to treat anxiety, panic disorders, seizures, and other manic and depressive episodes. Unfortunately, as effective as they are in treating certain mental health disorders, benzos can also be highly addictive. At Crossroads Maine, we understand the delicate balance between mental health treatment and developing an addiction to…
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can make those affected feel extreme ups and extreme downs. If a person has bipolar disorder, it can cause drastic mood changes and energy levels and disrupt their ability to navigate life. The mood swings or episodes associated with bipolar disorder can be categorized as manic, hypomanic,…