Emotional Hypervigilance in Motherhood: Signs, Causes & Support

About the author: Dr. Gustavo Benejam is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in Psychological Evaluations and evaluating and treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation issues. Key Takeaways Small triggers can escalate when your nervous system is already under strain. Emotional “spinning out” is often a feedback loop, not a...

Narcissistic Son and His Mother: Signs, Family Roles, and Healthier Boundaries

About the author: Dr. Gustavo Benejam is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in Psychological Evaluations and evaluating and treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation issues. Key Takeaways A narcissistic son often displays entitlement, lack of empathy, and manipulative behavior.Family roles in these dynamics can include enablers, scapegoats, and caretakers.The...

Toxic Mothers: Signs, Effects and How to Protect Your Mental Health

About the author: Dr. Gustavo Benejam is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in Psychological Evaluations and evaluating and treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation issues. Key Takeaways Toxic mother behaviors can deeply affect emotional well-being.Signs include criticism, manipulation, emotional unavailability, and boundary violations.Long-term exposure can lead to anxiety, depression,...

Why Using Mental Health as an Insult Causes Harm

About the author: Dr. Gustavo Benejam is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in Psychological Evaluations and evaluating and treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation issues. Key Takeaways Using mental health terms as insults reinforces stigmaIt minimizes real psychological conditions and lived experiencesDerogatory language discourages people from seeking helpIt normalizes...