Tag: trauma-informed care
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When people feel numb, overwhelmed, or emotionally explosive, they often blame themselves. Psychiatry understands these patterns differently — as nervous system responses that occur when emotions move outside the window of tolerance. This article explains the scale of emotion, why people shut down or overflow, and how learning to stay with emotion safely is key…
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Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are the rule—not the exception. Learn how PMHNPs identify and treat dual diagnosis conditions to improve addiction recovery outcomes and reduce relapse risk.
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Many people believe their emotions are the problem. From a psychiatric perspective, that belief causes more harm than the emotions themselves. Feelings are not signs of weakness or pathology — they are nervous system responses shaped by biology, experience, and safety. This article explains why there is nothing wrong with your emotions, how shame worsens…