From depression to PTSD, mental health is becoming a big topic in the United States. More Americans than ever report symptoms of a mental illness, with 1 in 5 adults experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition every year. These conditions can have a dramatic impact on the mental, emotional, and physical health of those it [...]
When accidents happen, injured parties will pursue the obvious damages for which they can get compensated. The most common damages that are pursued for personal injury claims are medical expenses for treating sustained injury, lost wages due to the number of missed work days, and repair costs for damage to property. In most cases, the offended [...]
Nature is something that far too many people take for granted, in today’s world. While we are surrounded by the flashy appeal of tiny screens that connect us to every person on the planet, we too often neglect the natural world around us. Not surprisingly, this hasn’t made people happier. Americans report higher levels of stress [...]
Uncontrollable anger, personality disorders, or gadget dependency are horrible diagnoses, which can become a reality for emotionally unstable people. Do you know why? Betting on sports is a popular gambling activity around the world. It's a good idea to treat it as fun and recreation while thinking of the costs associated with it as of buying [...]
If you suffer from depression (or any other mental health issue for that matter), you know just how alone and misunderstood you can feel. And even when people try to help you, they can often say quite the wrong thing, can’t they? I know how I feel when someone tells me to “shake it off,” or [...]
If you’re dating someone with depression, you know that some days are harder than others. Depression symptoms can improve and worsen at random, and new symptoms may arise that you’re entirely unfamiliar with. This can cause frustration, anger, and even resentment if you’re not sure what you’re dealing with. Here are six tips for dating someone [...]
Counselling is a powerful tool to combat mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and grief. Having sessions with a top psychologist Southern Sydney has to offer is a great way to have meaningful conversations. A lot of people are more open to trained professionals when it comes to discussing their issues. These psychologists are strangers [...]
Each person’s mental health should be given priority regardless of age. Each year, more people need help, but not everybody is willing to undergo therapy. The work being done by psychologists has been scientifically proven to be effective when it comes to navigating feelings, building better relationships and behavior, and living a normal life. Lately, there [...]
A mental health issue is not to be taken lightly. It can affect how you perform at work, and it can make you feel that there is a huge boulder that you have to carry on your shoulders. If not handled the right way, it can cause disruptions in your activities of daily living, strains in [...]
Oh, January! Between meeting family that you haven’t seen in a while, putting off work till the new year, indulging in holiday revelry and making plans to be a ‘new you’, the holiday season leaves a lot of pressure to contend with. Moreover, the shift from holiday-brain to work-brain can often be jarring. Stress doesn’t just [...]
Living in a thriving city can be a thrill, especially for those who didn't grow up in busy places. There is a hustle and bustle about cities that inspires excitement and productivity. The options for arts and entertainment can seem endless, and the size of the city can make its potential — and yours — seem [...]
Online counseling and general online modes of delivering mental health support continue to grow in popularity and general acceptance by the public. In the broadest sense, online counseling can be defined as “the delivery of therapeutic interventions in cyberspace where the communication between a trained professional counselor and client(s) is facilitated using computer-mediated communication technologies.” This [...]
For many people, it can be difficult to find time to read. However, reading offers many health benefits, from reducing stress to helping us sleep better. So it’s always a good idea to pick up a book, no matter how busy life gets. Below are six of reading's health benefits. 1. Reduce stress [...]
Mental health and physical health may sound like two different concepts, but your overall healthcare pulls equally from both. A poor body and a sound mind may keep you at risk of hypertension, obesity, and other epidemics. But a sound body and a poor mind can keep you at risk of the same problems, stress disorders, [...]
Flowers are some of the most splendid plants known to man. With their wide array of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures there is no wonder why so many people admire their natural beauty. Flowers have the ability to stimulate the senses—they’re both pleasing to look at as well as to smell their soft fragrances. But did [...]
There are various aspects of human personality. Of these, the emotional aspect is an extremely important one, as it plays a vital role to play in your overall personality. Anyone can survive in this world as long as they are emotionally strong. However, it is also very important to have someone near you who can provide [...]
Numerous studies show that spending more time outside is really good for us. Doing so improves mental and emotional health. Usually, because we are more active when we are outside, our physical health also benefits. One way is to spend more time in the garden. However, many people feel that they do not have enough spare time [...]
Welcome to the real world. We would all like to think because we live in America or belong to the middle or upper class, we are better than those that live on next to nothing in other parts of the world. Better than those who suffer from any one of the many mental illnesses that plague [...]
How often have you paused in your day to take a breath? Unplug? We live crazy lives and because of that, many times our health—mental, physical, emotional, and even spiritual lives—get pushed back or forgotten. If we live this way for too long, we can easily burn out. Instead, it’s important to make time every day to [...]
Guest post by Camile Sardina Stress has the word “deadline” attached to it for a reason. It can be a killer, and having your heart racing faster than a jackrabbit and your thoughts storming up your sanity is no way to live. In the professional world, every position has its own stressful downfalls, whether it’s having [...]
