How The Pandemic is Affecting Women’s Mental Health
It has been clear for a long time now that women carry the largest mental burden in the household. Every day, we have to deal with an endless amount of small yet engaging tasks and subsequently have to actively remember a whole bunch of things. If we forget anything, it probably won’t be done until…we […]
7 Daily Stress Relieving Tips
Everyone experiences some form of stress at some point in their lives, and there is no other time that most people have gone through it than in the past twelve months. Although the word “stress” as a psychological state is somewhat a new concept, it is still an integral part of our daily conversations. Indeed, […]
Understanding Grief During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our lives upside down and created a reality that is marked by pain and loss. Most social events including concerts, weddings, parties, schools, and many more have been canceled as the world continues to grapple with the health and economic effects of the pandemic. We are collectively going through a […]
5 Ways to Deal With Loneliness
All of us experience occasional bouts of loneliness when, due to one reason or another, we are not able to connect to our loved ones due to physical or emotional distance. Nonetheless, being a common experience doesn’t make loneliness any easier to deal with. If anything, most people are increasingly finding it hard to handle […]
Anxiety & Depression Red Flags While Social Distancing
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our daily lives. Schools have closed while most businesses have shut down albeit partially. Relevant health agencies have taken strict measures in a bid to flatten the curve and slow down infection rates. We are now getting used to terms such as quarantine, social distancing, isolation, and […]
The Long-Term Mental Health Effects of Coronavirus
Most people think of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a condition that only people who have been to war or survived a terrorist attack or violent relationships can acquire. That couldn’t be further from the truth, however, as PTSD can affect anyone who has undergone any form of traumatic experience, even with no violence […]
Managing Anxiety During Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world hard. Schools have closed, businesses have shutdown and some states have decided to go for a total lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. Self-quarantine has become a common phenomenon even among those who are not infected. However, this option has it fair share […]