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.
Why the Virus Isn’t the Only Health Concern Related to COVID-19
As the death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise in the United States, it’s understandable that so much energy has been devoted to detailing the negative health effects the virus can cause, which could possibly include long-term respiratory problems in those who manage to survive it.
What is an Internet Addiction?
Internet Addiction Disorder, or Problematic Internet Use, affects daily life, work, and relationships. While not officially recognized as a disorder, it is a growing concern. Excessive online activities can lead to isolation, financial issues, and relationship difficulties. Standardized diagnosis is lacking, resulting in varying prevalence rates. Further research is needed.
8 Ways on How Flowers Can Benefit Your Health
Flowers are beautiful creations of Mother Nature that you can incorporate into your home decor. They are beautiful to look and for people to adore. But apart from the beauty it offers, it can also provide benefits for the health of the inhabitants in the household. The following are 8 ways of how flowers can benefit your health. 1. Purifies the Air Flowers just purchased from the florist are still fresh, like the potted plants, and this means they are still breathing. When the plant breathes, it breathes in carbon dioxide and breathes out oxygen. Therefore, by putting flowers at home, your home will have more oxygen which can make…
How Businesses Have Been Focusing on Mental Health
Looking after the mental health of employees should be a top priority for business owners. The average 9 to 5 Monday to Friday worker spends more than 25% of their lives at work, so it’s imperative that their mental health is looked after. Talking about mental health issues isn’t always easy, however. Although an increasing amount of people have been opening up about their mental health when compared to previous decades, we still have far to go; employees are often afraid to speak out about their issues due to the potential stigma that still surrounds mental health. 1. Communication It’s easy to get caught up in the tech bubble if…
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…
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…