Mental Health
Mental health is vital for overall well-being. It includes emotional, psychological, and social aspects, impacting how we think, feel, and behave.
The Most Common Mental Health Issues That Need Treatment
Different mental health issues are known to impact one’s behavior, thinking, perceptions, and mood. Oftentimes, these issues are known to run in families. Anyone with a mental illness or disorder could have a difficult time coping with relationships, work, and other daily life demands. Discovering that you have a mental illness can be disappointing, but most of these conditions can be managed through counseling and/or medication.
Preventing Seasonal Affective Disorder This Winter
2020 is not exactly the happiest year for everyone, and if you’re sensitive to the winter, it’s going to be a tough last couple months. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is quite common around this time.
Precursors to Mental Health Problems
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, as of 2017, 46.6 million adults in the U.S. were living with some type of mental illness. With a statistic that high, any mental health professional would probably wish there was some concrete answer as to what causes all mental health problems.
How to Live a More Fulfilled Life in 2019
Are you tired of feeling underwhelmed in your life? If so, you might benefit from changing your outlook and perspective. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can start doing. Even if you’re quite happy right now, these suggestions can really enrich your quality of life. Read More Books One way to live a more fulfilled life is to read more. Read as much as you can, and internalise everything. Pick up books as diverse as personal development to sports autobiographies to historical accounts of Saint Augustine. This makes you more aware of the world, which gives you a better perspective. You won’t remember every last detail. But you…
Caring for Elderly Parent with Memory Care Issues
Caring for an elderly parent who is suffering from memory loss and dementia is not an easy task and not something that everyone can handle. When the symptoms just start manifesting, they are usually taken as ones that are very typical to old age. And often that is precisely what happens. When you finally identify, he needs help Over a period of time, if your parent is suffering from memory loss issues or is in the first stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, the symptoms become more pronounced. And it is during this period and as the disease progresses when things are fragile, and you must handle them with care. You…
Enhancing Self-Growth: Why the Age Doesn’t Matter
Learning is a never-ending process; every moment, every day can teach you if you are receptive to learning. Self-growth is synonymous with learning. If you stop learning from experiences or people, you cannot grow as an individual. Human mind is forever evolving and adapting to the new learned experiences, so when it comes to self-growth, age is just a number. If you want to improve as an individual — either for your own self or for the community at large, you just need to change your mindset not your age or the calendar! Importance of Self-love and Sense of Self Realization and acceptance of self is the first step towards…
Smart Actions After a Vehicle Accident
Hopefully, you’ll never have to deal with the aftermath of a vehicle accident. Hopefully, you’ll never be the cause of an incident on the road. Hopefully, you’ll be able to avoid any time where police, lawyers, and insurance all come together to give you a big headache. But, statistically, there’s a good chance you will be involved in some kind of vehicle incident at some point in your life. That’s why you have to be ready. So what should you do if you’re trying to be smart immediately after vehicle accident? You need to gather as much information as possible for proof. You should have a checklist on-hand in case…
Detecting and Staying Aware of the Signs and Symptoms of Depression
It is sometimes normal to be in a blue mood especially when you lose someone loved or when you’re laid off from your job. When due to something bad that has happened in your life, you feel depressed, and this is referred to as situational depression. Most who suffer from situational depression recover from it within few days or weeks. But what if the symptoms of depression simply don’t tend to go away? What if it begins to interfere with the ability to function normally and live a healthy life? Major depression is a grave illness which can last for months or even years and it is vital to detect…
All About Alzheimer’s Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and What To Do
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia affecting adult Americans, 20 percent of whom will be 65 or older by 2029. It’s not easy to deal with, either as a patient or as the loved one of a patient, and many people have no idea what to do when their loved ones begin showing signs. Perhaps the most important step in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is recognizing the symptoms as they begin to show, and understanding how to begin caring for a loved one with dementia. The earliest stages of Alzheimer’s aren’t usually detectable by a doctor, since they might be explained away as normal…
Healthy Ways To Treat Yourself On Occasion
We all enjoy a bit of indulgence from time to time, but it’s important to understand how to indulge without damaging your body. In perspective, that pack of cookies is not worth overloading your vessel with sugar and placing unnecessary stress on your organs. If you want to learn how to “party” with caution, take a few moments to read up on your favorite treats. Here is a brief look at a few ways to relax and release without compromising your overall health. Drinking can be acceptable Drinking gets a bad rep most of the time, but it’s really the ways in which people use alcohol that makes it such…
