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Adopt a healthy lifestyle for better mental health
Have you ever wondered how your daily habits could be affecting your mental health? Marcus Aurelius stated, “You have the power over your mind – Not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.” *Amanda (not her real name) struggles most nights to fall asleep. She wakes up several
Men & Mental Health
Acknowledging a mental health problem can be intimidating and probably one of the hardest things to do in general. This is because of the stigma and discrimination surrounding issues of mental illness. With that being said, studies have found that men in particular are losing out when it comes to getting help for mental
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
Cancer Survivors: The Impact of Diagnosis and Treatment on Mental Health
Being diagnosed with cancer is a traumatic experience. After the initial shock, many people may be overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty of what to expect moving forward. Questions swirling in their minds about their condition as well as what the future holds: What type of cancer do I have? Can it be treated? Is my
Protecting your Mental Health
Having good mental health goes beyond the lack of any distinctive mental illness. In fact, in one of our previous posts, we discussed the importance of lifestyle when it comes to dealing with everyday stress in healthy ways. The main purpose of this is to protect your mental state and avoid
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
If someone were to ask you to name a favorite part of your body they might be met with a long pause as you try to find something you like about yourself. However, if you were asked to name a part of your body you don’t like, chances are you’d
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
The stigmatization of mental health
Trauma Explained Trauma is defined as being a psychological state that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a particularly distressing event. It’s a psychological wound that lingers long after the distress that caused it has passed, and can affect anyone no matter their age, gender, race, or financial status. When this
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
Borderline Personality Disorder
A borderline personality disorder is another mental health issue many have to deal with every day. Are you struggling with negative intense emotions and […]
Holistic Mental health recovery & support
In previous blog posts, we discussed various elements of mental health such as protecting your mental health or the social media effects on mental health. In this blog post, however, we will be focusing on Personal recovery and suggest different ways that can help your recovery. We would also like
OCD
OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is often misunderstood as a condition describing an overly fussy neat freak who is in total control of their behavior. This stereotype is cemented in TV and movies, with very little facts about what this mental illness actually is. Obsessive neatness and frequent hand-washing doesn’t automatically mean you have OCD, and
A general look at mental health
Mental health and the quality thereof are unmeasurable for the most part When you break a limb, you can see the physical break by looking at an X-ray which determines how bad the breakage is. With mental health, there isn’t a machine that can scan the state of your mental
Debunking the myths of Anxiety disorders
What is an anxiety disorder? Have you ever felt out of control? Or disconnected from your mind, body and soul? Do you often experience panic attacks, nightmares or painful thoughts of the past? Then this article is for you. We will be covering anxiety disorders in this month’s blog post
Bipolar Disorder Myths Debunked
Living with mental illness presents two sets of challenges: Firstly, there are the symptoms of the illness itself that can be disabling and disruptive to a healthy lifestyle. Second, people with mental illness have to constantly contend with the prejudice, stigma, and stereotypes related to what it means in society at large to
Understanding bipolar disorder
When viewing bipolar disorder from the outside, this mental health condition can be somewhat confusing If you struggle with manic depression or know someone close to you with this condition, you will most likely see that it is a debilitating chronic condition to live with. Living with bipolar disorder has several challenges, and if
Here’s how you can recover from Holiday blues
As we enter the first week of January, it is back to reality and business as usual While it may be a major relief for some people, it can be stressful for the majority. This time of the year is financially, physically, and emotionally challenging, even though it brings much
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
Burnout is Real
These days there seems to be a mounting pressure in all areas of society to stand out, do well, be best, and high achievers especially are all hurtling along at breakneck speeds to avoid being left behind. Nobody can really say when pushing yourself to the point of illness became a desirable
Baby Blues vs Postnatal Depression
Having a baby is life-changing. When you welcome a new addition to your family you are often on cloud nine. However, many moms experience a mix of overwhelming emotions to go with all that joy. A few days after giving birth, you could feel more tearful than usual, irritable, anxious,
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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