Tag Archives: mental health

Depression is hands down one of the most damaging mental diseases on the planet – and even worse, it is also one of the most common. With this in mind, the onset of depression after giving birth (post-natal depression) is increasingly common. Which is why I have gone ahead and …

Beauty is more than skin deep, and this is a fact. It is impossible to go through life without having known or seen someone who may possess all the physical attributes of beauty, yet their personality may be toxic, or they could be haunted by neuroses or psychological dysfunction. When …

If you recently suffered through a traumatic event, it can be comforting to know that you’re not alone. According to the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Alliance, as many as seven in 10 adults in the United States have experienced some sort of traumatic event at some point in their lives. …

Some facets of life can be stressful, such as a struggling relationship, a demanding job, and family disagreements. Stress also elicits different responses from people. For instance, some may find easy ways to cope with losing a loved one, whereas others may deny it. When the stress you get from …

If you don’t work out your brain, it deteriorates – simple as that. Everybody in the world knows the benefits of regularly exercising and leading a fit lifestyle. Improved metabolism. Healthier heart. Smoldering body. Increased happiness. The list goes on. However, there’s more to fitness than physical improvement – did …

A common occurrence among alcoholics and friends of alcoholics is denial. We oftentimes deny that there is ever a problem with alcohol because it is such an uncomfortable subject to approach. Other times it can be difficult to tell whether someone truly has a problem with alcohol. However, if you …

Let’s face it – everyone gets stuck in a rut at some stage in their life and it can be a bit of a struggle to get out of it. There may have been a traumatic incident or challenging period of time that pushed you into a rut or it …

Addiction is an often misunderstood disease that can be traced back to the brain, as reported by the Nexus Recovery Treatment Center. For this reason, those suffering from addiction should be assisted towards recovery, not shunned and punished. All mothers with drug-addicted children agree with that. However, no matter how …

In this age of technology you can do just anything online, this includes having marriage counseling. In fact online counseling offers many benefits, especially when it comes to the convenience for both partners. Chances are high that one or both spouses work full time which makes getting to sessions together …

Therapy can seem like a mysterious process that is hard to understand. A lot of people even think therapy can make things worse rather than better. But therapy is designed to provide a safe space to discuss difficult feelings. It’s not just about harvesting trauma for the sake of saying …

Many people are under the impression that mental health therapy is only for people that have mental health problems such as personality disorders or for people that have gone through some trauma, however that is not really accurate. It goes without saying that we need to look after our bodies. …

Technology has made some amazing things possible in recent years making things so much more convenient and easier than it would have been just a few short years ago. If you are in need of counseling you no longer have to sit face to face with a counselor in a …

When it comes to various addictions (drugs, alcohol, tobacco), one usually pictures a male who abuses substances or alcohol. Even if this stereotype is statistically based, it is necessary to look at addictions from a female’s perspective separately. The problem of addiction concerns all genders. However, until recently, research focused …

Sometimes, it can be very hard to keep up with the changing trends in technology. As soon as we get used to the state of things, another invention comes along to upend our understanding of the world. It is not surprising that health products have also come up with a …

How can you use sewing for boosting mental health? All you have to do is sew! It’s that simple and effective. The rest you can leave up to your creativity! Most of you don’t know this but sewing can help you stay positive. Practicing sewing consistently doesn’t only make you …

Signs of depression in children often get ignored because the tendency is to think that the problems of children are not as grave or as significant as that of adults. Needless to say, this underestimation makes little sense to the child because from his/her point of view, their problems are …

We all know that you need to take care of yourself physically to be healthy. But, did you know that proper mental health care is also essential to your physical health? Yes, it is true, a healthy mind is a big help towards a healthy body. You can work out …

Music Therapy has become popular in the last few years. However, music has been impacting our minds since the beginning of time. The melodious sounds that have a calming effect are a great way to relax your mind. Sound mental health is equal to positive energy and thoughts. Good music …

It is extremely rare to find an individual whose alcohol or drug use has not impacted negatively on family or loved ones. Chemical dependency is identified by the loss of control over an addictive substance. It is an illness that strikes randomly throughout the population. It happens to people at …

Mental health is a real and serious issue faced by many of societies youth; up to 10% of adolescents are diagnosed with a mental health disorder, and an even higher 20% experience mental health issues without diagnoses or intervention in any given year. As a parent, seeing your child struggle …