Mental health is a complex issue that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Unfortunately, many mental health issues are overlooked or dismissed as “not serious” by those who don’t understand the gravity of the situation. In this article, we will be discussing four mental health ailments that are …
Read More »Managing Stress and Anxiety: 5 Tips for Home-Based Mompreneurs
Between their businesses, families, and personal goals, mompreneurs juggle a ton of obligations each day. And while it can be empowering to be your own boss in many areas of life, having to stay on top of so many responsibilities will likely take a toll on even the most resilient …
Read More »What Is Aftercare Treatment In Addiction Recovery?
Addiction aftercare is an essential part of addiction recovery, which is offered in sober living homes in different parts of the USA, such as San Diego sober living, but what is it? What are the different types of aftercare treatment centers available? And how do you know which type of …
Read More »What Is Court Mandated Rehab, And When Does It Apply?
If you’ve been ordered by a court to undergo therapy, you might wonder what this entails. Court-mandated rehab can apply in various situations, and the specific requirements will vary depending on the case. In general, court-mandated treatment refers to any kind of therapeutic intervention that a judge orders as part …
Read More »10 Signs Of Eating Disorders In Teens
Eating disorders are complex mental health disorders. If an eating disorder is left untreated it can lead to serious complications, that could end up in fatality. Complications can include heart attacks, tachycardia and heart arrhythmia. Anorexia nervosa has the highest fatality rate of any mental health disorder. The most common …
Read More »Developing Authentic Resilience – Why The Time Is Now
Let’s face it, even before COVID disrupted the world in 2020, South Africans were in need of a good dose of resilience to see us through the everyday stresses and strains of a teetering economy, crumbling infrastructure, persistent poverty, high crime and corruption. We, as South Africans tend to think …
Read More »FYI play it safe To Screen Award-winning Global Mental Health Film In SA
Featuring young people from across the world, documentary film, Connecting the Dots, will be brought to South Africans virtually and on big screens by FYI play it safe, innovator of the parental app that is changing how parents keep their children safer online. Directed by Noemi Weis, Connecting the Dots, which …
Read More »6 Tips For Managing Teen Mental Health In 2022
The teen years can be rocky at best, however with the current state of the world with covid and the increase in online activities it can be harder than ever to manage teen mental health. There are many factors that influence teen mental health and it is important to note …
Read More »Six Ways To Support Your Mental Health This Festive Season
Christmas carols are playing on the radio, tinsel is winking at us from the shops, and most of us are feeling – well, a little flat. The festive season can be challenging at the best of times, given the flurry of last-minute activities and the pressure to have a wonderful …
Read More »Food & Mood – How Nutrition Affects Mental Health
As the global pandemic has unfolded, our worries have not just been about the threat to our physical health. Worldwide, rates of stress, anxiety and depression have soared in response to the dramatic changes to just about every aspect of our lives. With no end in sight for COVID-19, our …
Read More »5 Ways Religion Can Boost Your Mental Health And Wellbeing
Religion has been around since the dawn of time, and while some choose to move through life with atheist views, others choose to reap the seemingly endless benefits that following a faith has to offer. And if you’re wondering if you should perhaps, take up a religion, you might be …
Read More »5 Ways Cleaning Can Improve Your Mental Health
When we discuss Health Awareness Month, mental health is an important element of overall health that is often overlooked. As our modern world becomes more demanding and we continue to feel the effects of the last year’s global events, people are reporting record levels of anxiety and depression. Taking care …
Read More »How To Love Your Mom Bod – with Natasha Kisten from Fit Like Mummy
What a pleasure it was to go live with Natasha Kisten from Fit Like Mummy and talk about how to love your mom bod. I came across Natasha on Instagram and immediately fell in love with her profile. She is not the typical “instagrammable” blogger – she is so real …
Read More »Women Bearing The Brunt Of Lockdown Effects – ‘Triple Burden’ Highlighted By Situational Challenges
As many South Africans prepare for Mother’s Day celebrations this coming weekend, one of the country’s leading corporate wellness experts takes a serious look at what working mothers and women in general have sacrificed this past year. “During lockdown, women’s responsibilities as primary caretakers in the home increased over and …
Read More »Anxiety At School: Helping Your Child Survive and Thrive
Anxiety at school is not a new phenomenon; however, educators and parents alike recognise that there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of anxiety among children in the past year, as a result of Covid-19, pandemic lockdowns, and measures to ensure the safety of children who are back …
Read More »Here’s How Drug Rehabilitation Centers Work
In the society that we live in, a lot of stigmas are attached to rehabs. Some people frown when they hear someone went to or came back from a rehabilitation center. There is a lot of judgment that gets passed. However, it is nothing but our misfortune to be living …
Read More »Finding It Hard To Focus? Tips From A Healthcare Specialist On Improving Concentration
Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room, incorrectly filled out a form or missed an important deadline? Problems with concentration can affect people of any age and can lead to outcomes varying from the insignificant to the severe. Fortunately, according to Amanda Kuhn, an occupational therapist in …
Read More »Building Mental Resilience with Charissa Bloomberg
What a pleasure having Charissa Bloomberg, radio and tv celebrity psychologist, join me live on my page to discuss building mental resilience. I am so passionate about mental health and at this time a year the covid-19 pandemic this is such a relevant discussion. About Charissa Bloomberg Charissa is known …
Read More »4 Benefits Of Journaling for Mental Health
I’ve got a big arsenal of tools to help me keep my mental health on track and one of these important tools is journaling. I’ve found that journaling helps me in so many ways. If you are looking for a way to overcome that feeling of overwhelm, to process your …
Read More »Helping Teachers Manage COVID Burn-Out and Stress
Teachers are at the frontlines of their communities’ responses to the COVID-19 crisis. As we move into the second pandemic year, there are millions of parents facing financial struggles, thousands of families impacted by the grief of losing loved ones and the constant stress arising from the fears, anxieties and …
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