LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
We can all take steps to improve our own mental health and build our resilience our ability to cope with adversity. Self-care is a skill that needs to be practised. It isn’t easy especially if we feel anxious, depressed or low in self-esteem. Try looking through some evidence-based ways to […]
WHY DON’T PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH?
Awareness of mental health is increasing, but we still face a world where people with mental health problems face discrimination and can face challenges getting the help they need. Many people who experience distress try to keep their feelings hidden because they are afraid of other people’s responses. Fear of […]
DEPRESSION, AN EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE FACED BY WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Depression affects both men and women, but more women than men are likely to be diagnosed with depression in any given year. Depression is not a “normal part of being a woman” nor is it a “female weakness.” Many women with depression never seek treatment. But most women, even those […]
DEPRESSION IN MEN
Depression can affect men, women and children differently. Men and women both experience depression but their willingness to talk about their feelings may be very different. This is one of the reasons depression symptoms for men and women may be very different as well. For example, some men with depression […]
DEPRESSION IN WOMEN (MISCONCEPTION AND MYTH)
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood and thoughts. It impacts the way a person functions socially, at work, and in relationships. It is more than feeling blue, down in the dumps or sad about a particular issue or situation. It is a medical condition that requires diagnosis […]
EFFECTS OF COVID -19 ON CHILDREN’S PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING
The Covid -19 crisis can bring with it opportunities for personal growth and family cohesion, disadvantages may outweigh these benefits for children. It may be a particularly challenging time especially for children with special needs, such as children with disabilities, traumatic experiences, already existing mental health problems, migrant background and […]
SHUT THE DOOR
It is safe to say “Shut the door!” – against bad vibes, negative voices, unhealthy relationships. Learn how to shut the door on people you don’t want in your life. Sometimes this is hard to do, especially if that person is a sibling, parent, boss, long-term friend or co-worker. However, you […]
DIAGNOSIS, RISK FACTORS AND TREATMENT OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
DIAGNOSIS Typically, a diagnosis of postpartum depression is considered after signs and symptoms persist for at least two weeks. A doctor may aim to rule out baby blues by asking the person with suspect PPD to complete a depression screening questionnaire such as the Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Screening Scale. […]
Education – Does Kindness have a role?
Dr. Maymunah speaks on “Education – Does Kindness have a role?” at First Bank Webinar
HOW TO DEAL, PREVENT AND CARE FOR A SLEEPWALKER
While waking up a sleepwalking child is not harmful, it makes the child confused, scared, or even cranky. So what do you do when you find the child sleepwalking? Don’t panic. Gently guide the child back to bed and stay until they are safely asleep. Use reassuring or comforting words […]