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Social-Anxiety-Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Does the idea of meeting new people terrify you? Are you highly self-conscious in social situations? Do you often feel as though everyone is constantly judging you? Does your anxiety about being around people make it hard for you to do everyday things? If you’ve answered yes to any of the questions

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Environment & Your Mental Health

When talking about environment, reference is being made to where an individual finds themselves, like at work or at home. Environment is significant when considering mental health problems, because it can be a major source of stress and anxiety. Since most people have homes, jobs, and relationships, it’s not so much that these

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What is Good Mental Health?

A Positive State of Being Being in good mental health means an individual has a general sense of control over their life and its problems, and exhibits feelings of optimism and hope. They are physically and mentally capable of dealing with stress. This capability is referred to as resilience, and

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ZwavelStream Team | Mental Health Leaders

Mental health leaders are integral to the transformation of the field because these specialists are better equipped to advocate for their patients than other mental health professionals who have not undergone leadership training. Leaders are professionals who are senior in their field, with substantial experience in areas like public health,

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition marked by three hallmarks: an inflated sense of self, a severe lack of empathy, and a deep need for attention. Because of this, narcissists are usually described as egotistical, arrogant, demanding, and manipulative. Setting in during early adulthood, NPD tends to affect men more than

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Personality Disorders: Determining the Types

By definition, a personality disorder falls into a class of mental disorder marked by dysfunctional behavior and thought patterns. This dysfunction sets the individual apart from others when it comes to the ways in which they perceive things and relate to other people. The consequences of the dysfunction inherent in different types of personality

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Atypical-Depression

Atypical Depression

Depression commonly refers to a state where low moods are the baseline for the condition. On the contrary with Atypical Depression, or Dysthymic Disorder, a person will have an improvement in mood when experiencing positive events. This is what makes this specific kind of depression atypical from the norm, where

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Understanding cognitive behavioral therapy

Have you ever heard the term cognitive behavioral therapy If you have read some of our blog articles, chances are good you’ve heard us mention this form of therapy before. CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has been proven to be effective for depression, anxiety disorder, marital problems,

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Understanding Somatic symptom disorder

Understanding Somatic symptom disorder

Imagine being in pain or having some form of physical distress and every time you visit the doctor; they can find anything wrong. You appear healthy, but the physical symptoms or problems you are experiencing are very real to you. This is close to how a person with somatic symptom

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Supporting Mental Health Warriors

When a friend or loved one experiences symptoms of a mental health condition, many questions and challenges start presenting. What kind of support will they need from you? How do you find the right words to say to them? One of the most important things to remember with mental health

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Methods to manage at work: Mental Health Conditions ,Millenials

Millennial Health Shock

Over the years each generation has had to deal with what is known as health shocks. For instance, some generations had to cope with wars or the devastation of epidemics. These types of events can ultimately have an effect on health. The World Health Organisation has referred to these health

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ADHD in Adulthood

Living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can feel like you’re climbing Mount Everest in sandals. Symptoms including forgetfulness, restlessness, and trouble concentrating are all too real, and powerful enough to impact your work, relationships, and day- to-day life. However, all too often, the traits of ADHD are overlooked because of a commonly- held

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Mental & Physical Health in Women

Mental & Physical Health in Women

Recent research by mental health specialists suggests that certain mental illnesses, like anxiety and depression, can be selective when it comes to gender, where women tend to be more susceptible than men. Furthermore, studies like the one conducted by Shamima Saloojee – comparing the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in women and men with

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How does Mental health impact us today?

On the 16th of February, two of ZwavelStream Clinic’s psychiatrists featured in an interview hosted by “Die Groot Ontbyt” a show hosted by Kyknet South Africa. In this discussion on mental health, Dr Melissa Janse van Rensburg & Dr Louis Roos spoke about the role of psychiatry and how today’s environment impacts our mental health. Before we tell

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Holidays & Mental Health

Joy bells may be ringing, but for some, the holidays are far from cheerful and bright. Commonly referred to as ‘holiday blues’, this condition is marked by temporary feelings of anxiety or depression (or even both). There are several possible causes for this, which can stem from feelings of sadness,

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Mental Health | SA’s Growing Problem

In a previous article, we discussed the increasing prevalence of mental health in South Africa, along with the country’s seeming ignorance regarding the seriousness of the situation. With priority taking the front of what is considered more pressing issues, like physical health, poverty, and crime. Our government is finding itself on the back

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Celebrating Mental Health Day

On October 10th we celebrate Mental Health Day, to shed light on mental health It’s likely that you know someone that is currently struggling with mental health conditions. We all know someone in our inner circle that can benefit from a mental health care professional’s help. Mental health day is dedicated to

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Mental Health in Different Careers

We’ve been saying it for decades – awareness, diversity, representation – and over the past two years it seems TV and film finally started paying attention. And we’re here for it. The growing exposure of mental illness on screen has led to the slow but sure chipping away at all

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Exercise & Mental Health

In a previous article we touched on the relationship between physical health and mental illness, shedding some light on how each has the ability to influence the other. In this article we take a closer look at how regular exercise can be a positive impact on mental health problems. Studies have shown over and

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Rich or Poor | Mental Illness Doesn’t Discriminate

Young or old, man or woman, child or adult… mental illness can affect anyone. However, your background and who you are definitely informs how mental illness is dealt with. In another article, we discussed the stigma surrounding mental health issues among celebrity sportsmen, who are often made to suffer in silence

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