Building resilience can mean many things, one of which is personal resilience, the ability to adapt to adverse circumstances or traumatic events that life may throw at you. No one is immune to trauma or stress, and there are no winners in competitions of pain. Everyone perceives trauma and stress differently, so it’s vital to […]
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As a normal human being, we get affected by our surroundings easily which can mentally disturb us and that’s where self-compassion helps to heal us and our mental health. Have you ever wondered if you will behave or talk with somebody else the way you do with yourself sometimes? No, right? When something bad happens
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In one’s daily life, they are met with several demands; professionally and personally. The attempts to live up to everyone’s expectations can, directly or indirectly, induce your stress levels to a concerning degree. In 2018, 46% confirmed they developed harmful habits due to stress; 29% resorted to drinking while 16% started smoking. In addition to
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Trauma-informed care focuses on the impact that psychological trauma has on individuals’ behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and reception of professional treatment. Trauma-informed therapists approach their clients with the assumption that they have a trauma history and put their focus on building a safe and comfortable environment in order to ease them into the treatment and avoid
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This article explains the consequences of toxic positivity in mental health.
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Bipolar disorder, previously referred to as manic depressive disorder, is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. In 2019, 40 million people were reported to be struggling with the disorder. It is more prevalent among adults aged 18 or older, and what makes it even more challenging
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Alzheimer’s can be a disconcerting diagnosis. It can also be an opportunity to care for a loved one who is facing this challenging experience. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that can cause someone to lose memory and cognitive function. Learning that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be unsettling news. However,
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Support systems are a great tool to have when navigating new steps in life, like going off to college, applying for a new job, starting a family, or dealing with a mental illness. A support system that predominantly consists of friends or family alleviates the stress of asking a stranger’s opinion and brings a sense
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Parenting is a lifetime responsibility. You are to care for your kids and their wellness, including their mental health. You might find it complicated to navigate how to provide that care, but it’s an absolute necessity given how the current state of the world can easily overwhelm your kids even at a young age. As
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Nowadays, it is hard to escape the grasp technology has on everyone. People are constantly surrounded by it, in all its forms. Thousands of sources are calling for people’s attention and the amount of information they are exposed to can easily become exceedingly overwhelming and trigger one’s anxiety. Several studies have revealed that overexposure to
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