The stigma surrounding mental illnesses is relentless. It eats at progress and harms those who experience mental illnesses. One of the many ways in which stigma has deeply harmed those with mental illnesses is through the demonization and the spreading of misconceptions regarding antidepressants. Stigmatization Stigmatization of medication leads to premature abandonment of treatment and is the …
Nowadays, many people tend to bring up the old saying of, “work hard, play hard,” not knowing that it completely disregards the fact that rest is an extremely essential factor of that equation. Work hard, play hard – but relax even harder. Lack of Rest May Lead to a Burnout Work does not necessarily have …
As individuals, we are too comfortable with ourselves. We talk to ourselves in all sorts of ways – be it negative or positive. Neither end of the spectrum is healthy for us. If you flood yourself with deprecating self-talk, you will destroy yourself to a point of no return. On the other hand, too much …
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As different countries try to deal with the health impacts of COVID-19, a secondary issue that has been created due to this pandemic is the economic crisis. Unemployment is affecting everyone everywhere. With people being put on part-time contracts, being asked to take a leave of absence, and getting fired, this new reality is daunting …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses mental illnesses. In simple words, a mental illness is a health condition that alters an individual’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It is a medical condition like any other and should not be anything to be ashamed of. Yet, a large part of the world’s population makes it harder to speak …
During these unprecedented times, it is only natural for some of our friends (and ourselves) to experience burnout. More than ever, people have needed space and distance from their daily interactions and activities to reorient themselves and reestablish their presence in their own minds. Therefore, there are some new lessons in store for us regarding …
Memory loss has long been known for resulting from physical traumas to the brain. However, what is also prevalent but has failed to become common knowledge is memory loss as a result of mental illness. If you are someone living with an anxiety disorder or depression and are experiencing memory loss, there is actually a …
Trigger warning: this article mentions suicidality. Lebanon is a country in the center of a demoralizing crisis. What started as a movement against decades of fraud and immoral governance in October 2019 has turned into a struggle for fundamental needs. Known for their buoyancy throughout a colossal amount of political and economic strife, the Lebanese …
Sexual assault is not new. There is not a sudden rise in the number of victims because the issue is trending. The only difference between now and then is that there is a surge in awareness that has encouraged previously silenced victims to speak up. Only now has there been an active effort by our …
The outbreak of this pandemic has urged people to stay inside and keep themselves physically distant from other people. Physical distancing provided some relief to those with social anxiety. However, the lack of social interactions with others could also damage the will to socialize. This pandemic created a wave of new stresses that could affect …