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Every relationship has its ups and downs. But sometimes, things can spiral out of control, and what was once a simple understanding can easily turn into complete toxicity. Sadly, toxic relationships can affect your mental health in more ways than one. Being in an unhealthy relationship is the last thing you want to be in … Read more
Effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is available to those who may be suffering or have a loved one afflicted by this intricate mental health condition. BPD can cause a wide range of emotional and behavioral symptoms such as impulsivity, unpredictable mood swings, and instability in relationships. Though therapy has been proven to be … Read more
When a person is diagnosed with a serious mental health disorder like schizophrenia, it is often easy to determine when something is wrong. However, telling if everything is alright is a completely different story. If you or your loved one is undergoing cognitive therapy, there are a few things that will let you know that … Read more
In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, where deadlines loom and responsibilities pile up, many find themselves sacrificing sleep and grappling with chronic stress. While the toll of these lifestyle choices on overall well-being is well-documented, a startling revelation emerges from the scientific realm: lack of sleep and stress can cause cancer. This article delves … Read more
As part of this blog, I provide readers with access to the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, a widely recognized self-assessment tool for screening and tracking symptoms of anxiety. The questionnaire is brief—just seven questions—and is designed to help you reflect on how often you’ve experienced common signs of anxiety, such as restlessness, excessive worry, or difficulty relaxing, over the past two weeks.
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a well-established self-assessment tool I provide here on the blog. It focuses on common symptoms of depression and asks you to reflect on how often you’ve experienced them during the past two weeks. These questions cover areas such as mood, sleep, energy, appetite, concentration, and daily functioning.
Australia Australian hotlines list A list of crisis lines Blue and Beyond 24 hours crisis line: 1300 22 4636 Blue Knot Foundation Helpline 9AM-5PM crisis line: 1300 657 380 Butterfly Foundation’s National Helpline 8AM-9PM crisis line: 1800 33 4673 eheadspace Free online counselling ressouces Kids Helpline 24 hours crisis line: 1800 55 1800 Lifeline 24 … Read more
Ghana Lifeline Crisis line: 2332 444 71279 Samaritans Crisis line: 233 244 846 701 Kenya Befrienders Kenya Crisis line: 020 2051323 Gambia Hotline Crisis line: 117 Liberia Lifeline Crisis line: 6534308 Mauritius Befrienders Crisis line: 46 48 889 / 800 93 93 Nigeria The Joy Hub Crisis line: 0700-843-569-482 Lagos Suicide Hotlines Crisis line: 08058820777 … Read more
China 北京心理危机研究与干预中心 24 hours crisis line: 800-810-1117 / 010-82951332 Hong Kong The Samaritan Befrienders Crisis line: 2389 2222 The Samaritans Crisis line: 2896 0000 India iCALL Psychosocial Helpline 8AM-10PM crisis line: 022-25521111 Saath Suicide Prevention Helpline 1PM-7PM crisis line: 26305544 / 26300222 Snehaindia 24 hours crisis line: 91 44 24640050 / 91 44 24640060 Vandrevala … Read more
Austria Telefonseelsorge 24 hours crisis line: 142 Turkey Hotline Crisis line: 182 Bulgaria Sofia Hotline Crisis line: 0035 9249 17 223 Ukraine Telephone of confidence “Stavropyghion-058” Lviv Crisis line: 058 Belgium Zelfmoordlijn1813 – Vlaams Expertisecentrum Suïcidepreventie 24 hours crisis line (Dutch): 1813 Prévention Suicide 24 hours crisis line (French): 0800 32 123 Community Help Service 24 … Read more