Our blog focuses mostly on stress and anxiety and tips to manage them, but we also cover general mental health topics. It is a known fact that stress puts us at risk of developing mental health conditions. Stress can also exacerbate underlying conditions.
In this category, read on stress management and topics related to mental health. Learn about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, women’s mental health and more!
Have you ever had difficulty concentrating or feel like you can’t stop worrying about something? Then you have experienced stress. Stress is your body’s approach to responding to any demand or threat. When this happens, your body’s defense system kicks into high gear in a rapid, automatic process which is known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction … Read more
Goals and resolutions are going to be spoken about greatly in the next few weeks, maybe even months. It’s that time of year again when we all sit down and evaluate what we want and how we’re going to be different this coming year. This might make some people better, while others feel more stressed … Read more
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, colloquially known as OCD, is a grievous psychological condition that afflicts an immense number of individuals worldwide. OCD manifests itself in the form of unmanageable and intrusive thoughts, which can potentially culminate in compulsive behavior. These persistent thoughts and conduct can erode a significant amount of time, hamper daily activities, and lead to … Read more
We all stress during finals and find it difficult to concentrate, or sometimes even sleep. For that reason, a post such as this one is essential to better guide students as to how they can optimize their brain-power and increase their concentration levels to better retain information. Get enough sleep This one is obvious, but … Read more
With the current pace that we’re working in it’s difficult to manage ourselves, our thoughts, our progress and to truly to stress-free or at least have a lower stress level that what we’re currently experiencing. For this reason, I wanted to share some of the books, which I personally found as gems in helping me … Read more
Stress is one of the biggest culprits behind work-related burnout. With busy schedules and trying to juggle all responsibilities, not only at work but also at home, no one can blame you if you suddenly find yourself breaking down. The good news is that hope is not lost. Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is here … Read more
In this day and era there are multiple factors in each of our lives that can increase the amount of stress that we feel on a daily basis. This can be because of the work load that others give us or the amount we put on ourselves. The human capacity to do things is limited, … Read more
For those who are outside the field, trying to differentiate between a psychotherapist, counselor, psychologist, and psychiatrist is often difficult. The truth is that there are several significant and distinct differences between the roles of psychotherapy, counseling, psychology, and psychiatry. They also tend to address different kinds of problems even though some of their work often overlaps … Read more
Infecundity can prove to be a daunting and psychologically draining ordeal for couples who yearn to bring forth life. This can result in feelings of unease, apprehension and dejection which can have a detrimental effect on their state of mind and overall well-being. Although various treatments exist to combat infertility such as fertility drugs and … Read more
There is a whole industry that tackles self-development and teaches individuals how to increase their productivity and improve themselves in different aspects of their life. There are multiple facets of development; it’s like an onion really, with multiple layers to be peel and with every layer that is gone, a breakthrough is achieved. To start off, … Read more