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, […]
Self-Care Tips for Families
Good emotional health and wellness allow us to live our lives meaningfully. This is why it’s important that we look after our emotional, and physical health, so we can keep on top of things during difficult times. Whenever this word, self-care crosses our minds, we often think about those personal things we need to do […]
Ways to Instill a Positive Body Image in Kids
Body image simply refers to how we feel about our bodies. We should embrace our bodies because hating them won’t turn them into a version we love. As parents, therefore, we need to mind how we discuss the topic with our children. Society’s perception of what an ideal body should be has created a conformity […]
Paranoia – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Paranoia is a type of delusion where the affected individual thinks they are being watched or others act against them. If you are paranoid, the thoughts you experience are not realistic. Causes of Paranoia Most people experience paranoia more than once in their lifetime. However, paranoid feelings occur more frequently in vulnerable people. For instance, […]
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 […]
How to Make Sure Social Distancing & Self Isolation Don’t Hurt Your Mental Health
The Coronavirus pandemic has literally wreaked havoc in the world, forcing people to readjust and change their lifestyles in a way never imagined before. Bars and restaurants have shut down. Movie theaters are closed. Weddings family gatherings and even birthday parties are being canceled. Governments and health institutions are putting up spirited campaigns urging their […]
5 Ways to Help Your Children Develop Self Esteem
Every parent has a duty to guide the development and growth of their child’s self-esteem. Having a healthy self-esteem is very important for kids, as it allows them to seek out new experiences, take positive risks, and develop problem-solving skills. As a parent, here are some of the tips you can employ to help your […]
5 Mental Benefits of Exercise
In our increasingly fitness-conscious world, most people know the physical benefits of exercise, which include weight management, lower blood pressure and better body shape, just to name a few. However, since the mental benefits of exercise – which are as important as the physical ones – are not visible or tangible, they are often forgotten […]
Tending To Teen Depression During The Holidays
With the holidays fast approaching, many teens are no doubt looking forward to spending time with family and celebrating the festivities with their loved ones. However, the holidays are not always an easy time for most teenagers, due to stressful conditions in their surrounding. If not arrested on time, this may trigger teen depression. So […]