This year, approximately 43.8 million people will experience a mental illness. That’s one in five adults in the US. 9.8 million or 1 in 25 adults will experience a serious mental illness this year limiting or interfering with their major life activities. But even if you aren’t having a mental health crisis, it’s a good […]
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Vaping Could Be Part of the Solution for Mental Health Suffers
The introduction of e-cigarettes into the world has been welcomed by many. However, there has been a lot of debate regarding the potential health impacts of using e-cigarettes. While it is true that the traditional cigarette is harmful to your health, there is still less evidence to prove whether using e-cigarettes will have a positive […]
Don’t Become Another Statistic: Strategies To Avoid Depression At College
More and more students develop depression at college with every passing year. Although researchers aren’t entirely sure what’s behind the trend, many believe that it might be related to increased pressure on students, the lack of high-quality jobs after graduation, and lack of preparation for independent learning in school. The statistics regarding student mental health […]
Do You Fear From Heights: Here’s Everything You Should Know!
How often have found yourself in a situation that involves heights? Do you panic when your clients plan meetings on the higher floor in tall buildings? Does flying on airplanes feel that you will fall? Does simply looking up make you feel fear? These might be signs of acrophobia, or in simpler terms, you are […]
How to Stay Active and Social Throughout the Winter Season
When winter sets in, the darker, colder, wetter, drearier conditions can instantly make us feel less motivated to go out and do things, which means it’s easier to succumb to the temptation to stay inside and veg. As a result, we’re less likely to be as socially active and can become more sedentary – making […]
Why Is Getting 8 Hours Of Sleep Everyday Important
Remember the good times of kindergarten when you’re allowed many, many naps? Well, times change and now a good 8-hour sleep is so hard to get. This is horrible for the body. Lack of proper sleep will affect both your mental and physical health adversely. It can lead to numerous illnesses that may, in turn, […]
5 Lifestyle Habits that Make You Healthier
Everyday we promise ourselves that we want to be better versions of who we were in the past. Making a promise everyday and taking a challenge only to be forgotten later is not enough. You need to make sure you carry out at least 80% of the things you plan on a weekly or monthly […]
Positive Ways of Maintaining Your Mental Health
Mental health is something that people are realizing is a core aspect of overall health and wellbeing. For this reason, you will find a lot more information floating around about how to ensure you’re mentally well and strong. There are several ways that you can achieve this as an individual, and most of the time […]
The Bub Hub – Making it Through the First Month of Being a Parent
(Image source: www.pixabay.com) As a first-time parent, you can attest that the months leading up to arrival of your new addition was a time of so much anticipation and planning. The laughable thing is that you thought the labour would be the hardest part. Now that your precious little bundle of joy has finally greeted […]
5 Things To Ask Yourself As You Rise Into Adulthood
Even if it’s unnoticeable at the time, everyone changes as they grow older. The transition period between the teenage years and adulthood is undoubtedly one of the most obvious times in your life when you’ll undergo some major changes. Not only do you learn a lot about yourself during this time, but also you tend […]
Adopt These 4 Habits to Transform Your Mental Health and Wellness
We often care so deeply about our physical health that we forget to look after the part that matters the most: the mind. Mental health is an oft-ignored subject. There are reams upon reams of material on staying fit, losing weight, and gaining muscle. But wellness remains a footnote, something we always put off for […]
Why Taking Care of Your Mental Health Is Important
As someone who suffers from severe anxiety and depression, I cannot stress enough the importance of taking care of your mental health. It’s just as important for your overall health as a drug detox or STD testing. There’s a reason it’s called a mental health check—you need to check on the state of your psyche […]
How Can Dance Contribute To One’s Health
Photo site/credit https://pixabay.com/en/danzon-dance-mexican-couple-2439132/ If you are not a dancer, you may think of dance as just a fun way to get some exercise. While that is a true statement, it is also like saying the ocean is a body of water. It is a body of water, but it is so much more, that the […]
How to Prevent Suicide and Keep a Loved One Safe
Those who commit suicide often show signs of wanting to end their lives before they make the decision do it. This also poses a higher demand for suicide cleanup. If a person is exhibiting a number of the most common signs, there’s a higher chance that they’ll end up committing suicide in the future. […]
Are You Starting To Worry About An Older Relative?
https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-hands-waiting-senior-33786/ It’s never easy when it starts to seem as though an elderly relative is struggling. Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, or anyone else, there are a lot of problems that can sometimes arise as someone goes into their later years. These problems can be physical, making it hard for them to get around, or […]
Tips For A Speedy Recovery After An Accident
Accidents can happen at any time, in any place. Often, when you take a tumble, you bounce straight back and get on with the rest of your day without even giving that trip a second thought. In some cases, however, accidents can be much more serious and even life-changing. If you’ve been injured and you’re […]
Mental Health And Children: What To Look Out For
https://www.pexels.com/photo/bare-feet-boy-child-couch-262103/ Over the past few years, mental health awareness has raised considerably. And this is great, as more and more people are now getting the help they need with various conditions. However, even though awareness amongst adults is at an all-time high, it is still fairly low amongst children and teenagers. Even parents aren’t sure […]
The Truth About Staying Up Late, and the Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Depriving ourselves of sleep; we’re all guilty of it at times. Staying up for an extra hour in the evenings to catch the end of a film, messing around on social media until late or rolling home in the early hours of the morning after a night out. It all seems harmless enough, after a […]
