Art – a form of self-expression without the use of physical words. No matter what you choose to create or observe, it allows you to escape into your own realm. The benefits of art therapy and artistic expression go much further than being a relaxing activity. Many studies show that art therapy is a very …
Words are powerful. However, they are not just powerful enough to communicate with others but also to ourselves. Words can be used to transform your mindset and induce happiness within you. What are affirmations? Affirmations refer to phrases we repeatedly say to ourselves. Research shows that 80% of most people’s thoughts are negative. The vast …
Oftentimes, the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” are mentioned interchangeably, with many considering them to refer to the same kind of attack. The confusion is understandable, since they have some similar emotional and physical symptoms, but they are actually two separate kinds of attacks that are associated with different symptoms. Nonetheless, it is important …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses the recent tragedy that occurred in Beirut, Lebanon. With what happened recently in Beirut, the international community came together to help those affected by it and to provide aid. The people of Beirut need all the help they can get, now more than ever. Aid in Beirut The international community, …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses PTSD and the recent tragedy in Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut, after the recent tragedy, is covered in dust and rubble. People in the capital are sleeping in the shattered remains of their homes during a lethal pandemic with a fraudulent economy. There are little words that could describe the detrimental effects …
On the 4th August, an explosion resulted in a tragic disaster in the city of Beirut, Lebanon. There were numerous casualties and witnesses of whom may face trauma for years to come. The mental health of the those in the country, which had already taken a toll ever since the long nine-month economic crisis, took an …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses the recent, tragic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. After the recent tragedy that struck Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, survivors not only have to suffer physical injuries, but many mental struggles may follow. Survivors may have a difficult time trying to make sense of what happened and trying to make sense of the loss, destruction, and emotional torment. They …
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As the conversation about mental health began to boom, the conversation regarding internet addiction (IA) has also risen along with it. Internet addiction has been defined as “excessive or poorly controlled preoccupations, urges, or behaviors regarding computer use and internet access that lead to impairment or distress.” Its risks and consequences have been found to …
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You can’t always control what goes on on the outside, but you can control what goes on on the inside with the right skills and techniques to do so. Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India – it is a type of exercise in which …
Education and self-awareness tend to go hand-in-hand very often. In order to be more self-aware, you need to be educated and knowledgeable about certain things. This education helps put many things in perspective for you and helps you clearly distinguish between one thing and the other. Mental Health As talked about many times before, mental …