DPRESSION IS NOT A SWITCH
Can you snap out of a Migraine? Malaria? Toothache? Or even Cancer?? Exactly!!! No one has the superpowers to Snap out of depression, especially because it is not a momentary thing. Series of treatments need to occur to get you to wellness and wholeness. So the next time someone tells […]
REALITY TV MUST DEAL WITH MENTAL HEALTH
This conversation I had with the editor of The Guardian, is a must-read! Reality TV shows must begin to deal with and put into consideration, the mental health of the cast members of the show before and after the show. When Kayvee left the house on Mental health-related issues […]
SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS IN TEENAGERS
Skipping minor details is normal. But if your teenager is often having a hard time remembering recent events and important information, they may be dealing with what is called short-term memory loss. For example, if your child does not remember what they did during the day at school or if […]
WORKPLACE ANXIETY
When an individual faces potentially harmful or worrying triggers, feelings of anxiety are not only normal but necessary for survival. This may stem from issues surrounding work, money, family life, health, amongst others that demand a person’s attention without necessarily requiring the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction. Many of us may admit to […]
HOW TO INITIATE A DTR CONVERSATION
So how do you kick the conversation off? You can start by thinking it over in advance rather than simply leaping into it. Since it could significantly impact your relationship, it’s worth thinking about what you want to say before you start saying it. If you’re nervous about the conversation, […]
5 WAYS TO MANAGE ANXIETY
Anxiety is a normal emotion. It is your brain’s way of reacting to stress and alerting you of potential danger ahead. However, when a person regularly feels unbalanced levels of anxiety, it might become a mental disorder. These disorders alter how a person processes emotion and behaves, causing physical symptoms. […]
HOW DEPRESSION AFFECTS YOUR DAILY LIFE
HOW DEPRESSION AFFECTS YOUR DAILY LIFE Depression is a term that is often thrown around casually. The true definition of depression is that it is not simply an emotion or a state of mind; depression is a real, medical illness. Although depression comes in various forms, it is characteristically recognized […]
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ABOUT TO HAVE MENTAL BREAKDOWN
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A MENTAL BREAKDOWN A mental breakdown is a period of mental illness during which intense feelings of depression, stress, or anxiety result in an inability to function in daily life. The person suffering is emotionally overwhelmed. They might feel that life is […]
MYTHS ABOUT ANTIDEPRESSANTS
MYTHS ABOUT ANTIDEPRESSANTS Antidepressants are one approach to treating symptoms of major depression that have good evidence of effectiveness. Although antidepressants are among the most widely prescribed of all medications, many people considering them as a treatment option still have many fears and questions. MYTH: Medication can’t really help a […]
WHY DO PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE?
WHY DO PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE? It’s often difficult to imagine what led a friend or family member to commit suicide. There may be no warning signs, and you may wonder what clues you might have missed. Often, many factors combine to lead to a decision to commit suicide. It is […]