Many years ago, after World War I, the condition now known as PTSD was deemed to be “shell shock.” It took various forms, from catatonia to extreme nervousness. Some of the soldiers who came back from WWI could barely function as productive members of society. These days, medical science has become much better at treating PTSD. [...]
Depression can be a debilitating experience that affects every aspect of your life. The emotional toll, chronic fatigue, and lack of motivation can make even the simplest activities seem impossible. It's not as simple as just "snapping out of it," and for many, it may seem impossible to overcome. The good news is that there are [...]
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can cause difficulty with daily functioning, and if not treated, it can lead to depression, substance abuse, and other issues. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available for individuals with anxiety. In this blog post, we will discuss some of [...]
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being. It is the foundation of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, which affects the way we think, feel, and behave in our daily lives. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health, but it often gets overlooked. [...]
Everyone overthinks at times, which can help their emotions in dealing with a potential threat. However, some individuals experience intense worries that are distressing and interfering with their lives. This is known as anxiety. For many people, anxiety interferes with their ability to function normally. If you have any of the following signs and symptoms, it’s [...]
Dual diagnosis is a mental health condition in which an individual experiences both mental illness and substance abuse. It is a serious condition that requires specialized care to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. To provide effective treatment, it is important to understand the basics of dual diagnosis and how it is treated. [...]
Schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia are two distinct mental health conditions that can be easily confused. While the symptoms may overlap in certain areas, there are important differences between schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia. Understanding these two disorders' differences is essential to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment. Schizoaffective Disorder and Schizophrenia are two distinct mental [...]
As technology advances, people spend more time in front of a screen than ever before. Coupled with remote work, excessive social media usage, news content and the COVID-19 pandemic, the average user sits in front of a screen for nearly seven hours daily. For this reason, you might think that photography seems counterintuitive — however, photography [...]
Consuming pornographic material has become somewhat normalized in recent years with over 50% of adults admitting they’ve viewed pornography at least once in the last week. One reason for this is the alarming increase in free Internet porn. Nearly 70 million queries, or 25% of all online searches, are related to porn, and another 2.5 billion [...]
What does your typical day look like? It probably follows a familiar pattern. Have you ever asked yourself how your daily habits influence your mental health? The things you do every day can either ease your symptoms or exacerbate them. Here’s why routines are so important to your mental health and how you can tweak yours [...]
A child's mental health is just as important as their physical health and development. Often, adults may dismiss kids' emotions because they're kids and are going through changes. However, they're experiencing and growing up in a world where every new channel seems to dispel hate. Not to mention, they recently went through a pandemic. Even day-to-day [...]
Various studies have been conducted on depression and suicidal ideation. Research suggests, there is a moderate association between depression and suicidal ideation. The Correlation Between Depression & Suicidal Ideation with Empirical Data At first glance, it seems like a no-brainer. Depression and suicidal ideation should go hand-in-hand. However, further analysis is required to [...]
Thanks to the ever-growing tech world, we can expect to see new exciting things optimised for smartphones. Almost all of us have smartphones, and there is so much yet to be discovered. Do you use absolutely everything on your smartphone? There are features that many people don’t use, and this should be changed! As more and [...]
Digital detox is the time you take from using any devices. Most people digital detox mainly because they want to concentrate on real-life without getting any distractions. By not using the devices for a while, many people tend not to have stress and live their lives in peace. Before you decide whether you want to try [...]
Depending on the U.S state you live in, there are specific lockdown regulations in place, which are a legal requirement to adhere to. With the recent surge in cases over the past few months, some restrictions are getting tighter, which means that you’re more than likely to be urged to stay at home by the government [...]
Human beings are composed of many different elements. Several factors influence our well-being—one of them being our mental health. Our mental health depends on several external and internal factors. Circumstances such as stress, abuse, and neglect can severely bring our mental health down. Unfortunately, today's modern economy severely downplays the importance of mental health only because [...]
We all have those days when the first thing we feel when we open our eyes is the desire to close them again and hide under the covers. Sometimes it’s fatigue after a poor night’s sleep. Sometimes it’s generalized stress, and other times it’s because there are so many things to do over the next few [...]
Skimping on sleep doesn’t just ruin your morning mood. It can leave far severe effects on your overall health, including your mental health and well-being. Sleep and mental health go hand in hand. Studies show that the lack of enough sleep, no matter what the reason, can increase the risk of cognitive problems, such as anxiety [...]
Every day is a new opportunity to change your life. Some people form new goals to help them get more active or find a new passion in life. Others start learning about going green, which has shifted from a cultural trend to a respected lifestyle as climate change becomes more prevalent with time. There are many [...]
If you’re looking to boost your wellness regime, or seeking alternatives to complement what you’re already doing, then you’ll be keeping an eye out for details about the latest trends in this area. No matter what you want to achieve, whether it’s for self-improvement or to continue with your healthy lifestyle, you may have come across [...]
Given the fast pace of the 21st century, psychological and emotional wellbeing is often treated as an afterthought. People are always looking for ways to increase their productivity and income. Unbeknownst to them, this often comes at the cost of their mental health. While it is easy to improve your physical health by becoming more active [...]
Before you go on a run or take part in an extensive workout, what do you do? If you’re like most people, you probably stretch or do a quick warm-up to prepare yourself. But do you do the same every day for your emotions? In an emotional sense, you exert yourself every day through the natural [...]
When a loved one or a close friend is struggling with a problem that he or she won’t address, you want to do everything that you can to help. However, people are often very defensive when confronted with their own harmful behaviors and may altogether deny that they have a problem. Alternatively, they may acknowledge that [...]
Adulthood is not easy, there’s no denying that. You have to make money and pay your bills, which means that you have to go out to work five days a week. If you don’t particularly enjoy the job that you do on a daily basis, you could be liable to suffer from work-based mental health problems [...]
