Category: Conditions

In today’s fast-paced world, we’re constantly making decisions—big and small. From selecting what to wear to choosing what to eat, decisions can become a looming presence in our daily lives. However, while choice is often considered freedom, too many decisions can wear us down.

Trauma, often perceived as an emotional response, has profound and tangible effects on the brain’s structure and function. This can manifest in various ways, affecting memory, emotional regulation, and stress response. The effects of trauma are not just psychological; they are physical alterations in the brain. It’s not something one can simply “get over,” as… Continue reading How Does Trauma Impact the Brain?

In our journey towards a more inclusive society, it’s essential to dismantle the myths that create barriers for individuals with disabilities. Despite advancements in understanding and advocacy, misconceptions still persist—misconceptions that not only misrepresent the lived experiences of people with disabilities but also hinder their participation in community life. Valley Oaks Health aims to challenge… Continue reading Common Misconceptions About Disabilities

There are new buzzwords surrounding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health topics every day. It can be hard to make sense of what they really mean. An important one right now is the difference between someone who is hypersensitive and one who is hyposensitive. These terms are not interchangeable in fact they… Continue reading Hypersensitivity or Hyposensitivity?

In the intricate landscape of ADHD, procrastination emerges as a formidable adversary, weaving its threads through the core challenges that individuals with ADHD face. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the underlying factors that hinder task initiation and completion for people with ADHD. Dopamine Deficiency Individuals with ADHD often experience challenges… Continue reading Procrastination & ADHD: Insights into the Internal Battle

Healthy relationships require sharing your needs while also respecting the needs of your partner. This is where setting boundaries and placing ultimatums can come into play. Ultimatums and boundaries have major differences in tone and intention. In general, ultimatums are forceful while boundaries are personal—boundaries are the limitations you set within your own life and… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Boundaries & Ultimatums?

The amount of people with mental health conditions is on the rise. More than 1 in 5 adults in the United States have a mental illness. That tends to beg the question—why? What has changed? Are genetics to blame for mental health conditions? Like many things, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. What… Continue reading Are Genetics to Blame for Mental Health Conditions?

Depression isn’t as obvious as walking around with a rain cloud above your head, but there are some patterns that can signal you may be living with depression. Symptoms of depression vary and there are even different types of depression. This common mental health disorder impacts an estimated 5% of the adult population in the… Continue reading Signs People May be Living with Depression

Addiction is a disease that can consume every aspect of your life. It impacts you if you are actively trying to manage your addiction, and it impacts anyone around you–friends, family, co-workers, the list goes on. Addiction changes self-perception as well as the perception others may have of you. Regardless of the addiction being faced,… Continue reading The Lies About Addiction

While organizations like Autism Speaks and the Autism Society have helped shed new light on Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its community, many myths about the condition still persist today. Here are a few of the most common Autism falsehoods, misconceptions, and stereotypes—alongside the facts that debunk them.  Myth – Autism is caused by an… Continue reading Busting Myths About Autism