In the wake of trauma many people feel lost and alone. The person they were before the event occurred seems altered. Where they once felt strong and assured they now live in fear and uncertainty. While not every person will have this experience after going through a life-altering event many will. Trauma can alter how a person perceives the world but it does not change the core aspects of who you are as a person.
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October 29, 2014
by Marti Wormuth, MA
If you have a mental health issue, there are a lot of things that you need to consider in the process, but one of the most important things that you have to think about is whether or not you are getting the care that you need. In short, you need to be sure that you are getting the right care for your specific needs, and that you are properly diagnosed. But why is this so important? Why do people really need to get the appropriate mental health care in order to not only survive, but thrive in their everyday lives?
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