Grieving is a highly individual experience; there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and how significant the loss was to you. Losing a loved one is never easy. Whether it’s through death, divorce, or even a …
Post-groove depression (PGD), according to a recent research study, is that wave of regret and shame you feel after a night of drinking. With alcohol as its ally, symptoms of a depressive state are triggered as the after effects of binge-drinking materialise, leaving you feeling lonely, anxious and sad. The occurrence of PGD has become …
Burnout can affect your mental health The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised burnout as a “syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed”. Until this change of definition by WHO, burnout was merely classified as a stress syndrome that could easily be treated by a day\’s rest. How can …
As you grow older, you imagine a world where you don’t fear spending your golden years in a state of complete mental decline. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. The natural process of aging is often marked by many changes, not only in the body but also the brain. People of all ages are battling …
One of the most difficult things many mothers have had to accept is that pregnancy, birth and post-partum were not what they wanted or expected. The Power of Connection is this year\’s theme for maternal mental health week – a campaign aimed at talking about mental health issues affecting women during and after pregnancy. Maternal …
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Every 9 minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson\’s Disease , and there is no known cause or cure. But symptoms can be managed. That’s why Parkinson’s Awareness Day is so important. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson\’s is a progressive brain disorder that affects the nervous system, causing muscles to gradually lose control. The disease …
1 March is marked as the start of global awareness month for self-harm, also known as self-injury awareness day(SIAD). People wear an orange ribbon to signify support by showing that they are safe to talk to about self-harm. We do this, because it’s difficult for a person suffering from this disorder to seek help. There …
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Epilepsy is a neural neurological disorder that causes seizures, and affects around 65 million people worldwide. It comes in many forms and many levels of severity, and the stigma attached to this disorder can often be shaming and harmful to those who suffer from it. This is the story of one such person living with …
Suicide prevention starts with recognising the warning signs and taking them seriously. Then, if you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, you can do plenty to help save a life. It is important to remember that even through all the self-loathing, hopelessness and isolation, the person is still deeply conflicted about ending …
Anxiety is your body’s way of responding to stress. It has kept us alive, believe it or not. If you weren’t anxious about how you were going to find food or escape that tiger, you would have quickly perished. Of course, now you are more likely to get anxious before a big presentation than a …
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