As the adage goes, you are what you eat. Your food choices every single day have significant effects not only on your body but also on your mind. How is it possible, you ask? In biology, serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for sleep, mood, and appetite regulation. Your gastrointestinal tract produces serotonin. The good bacteria … Read more
Mental illness is one of those taboos that people often hesitate to discuss out in the open. However, times are changing and today, people have started to see the importance of talking about their mental health. But what is a mental illness in the first place? What are the signs you should watch out for? … Read more
Does it seem like your mental health is going out of your control? Are things not going your way these days? It is all too easy to assume that you have no one else to turn to when your mental health is in shambles. It might feel as if no one understands your problems. Or … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic that shocked the whole world in 2020 is one of the worst tragedies of the 21st century. Millions of lives were lost because of the deadly virus. The repetitive cycles of lockdowns, restrictions, stress, worry, and loss affected the lives of every person on this planet. The effects of the pandemic have … Read more
Medications for mental health are often necessary for some clients. However, just like other types of meds, they may work well for certain people but not for some. Some clients even discontinue taking their medicines in just a few months because of either lack of response or side effects. With this, it is safe to … Read more
If you think that all mental illnesses are the same, you might want to think again. The truth is that there are over 200 types of known mental health disorders. The more common ones include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and eating disorders. Continue reading to learn about the different types of mental illness, … Read more
My name is Jimmy, I am 33 years old and have been suffering from panic attacks for many years. It was only in 2020 that I learned more about this disorder, and it was finally diagnosed by a psychiatrist after I learned about some cases on the Internet and contacted people with similar symptoms. It … Read more
An insight into how spirituality and mindfulness benefits and how it can help us to have a better understanding of ourselves and our struggles.
Approximately one in every five young adults between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four suffer from clinical depression. Around five thousand within this group commit suicide every year. Even more disturbing— around seventy-five percent of people with mental disorders, never receive the treatment they need. What is Depression Depression belongs to a cluster of mental … Read more
The world is going through all sorts of problems and challenges so no one can blame you if you are also on the edge right now. With everything happening around you, is it even possible to be still and at peace? Yes, there are things you can do to step back when stress gets too … Read more
