Often, when the topic of health is brought up, people instantly relate it to physical health, while disregarding any issues related to metal health and mental wellbeing. However, it is just as important to do a mental status exam as it is to do a physical exam. Just like physical health, mental health affects our …
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Trigger Warning: this article discusses ADHD as a disorder. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, more commonly referred to as ADHD, is the most common behavioral disorder found in children. The estimated number of children diagnosed with ADHD, according to a national U.S. survey, is 6.1 million with 4 million of them aged between 6 and 11 years. Symptoms and …
Mindfulness practice is a way of maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment through a gentle, nurturing lens. Self-soothing techniques help you calm and relax when you are feeling overwhelmed both physically and emotionally. They help you to “regulate” so that you can feel like yourself again. There are …
Trigger warning: this article discusses ADHD as a mental health disorder. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders that affect children. ADHD is often referred to as a child disorder – assumed to affect only children. While it is true that ADHD is most often diagnosed in children, it still affects adults in later …
What is gratitude? Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation for one’s life and can be used as a form of self-care practice in order to promote positivity and better mental health. The practices may seem merely simple, but they have numerous health benefits. What practices can you incorporate to be more grateful? Vocalizing gratitude of what …
Trigger warning: this article mentions suicidality. It is no surprise that schools play a massive role on a student’s mental health. With suicide being the leading cause of death in young people across the world, the mental health of these young people – especially teenagers – is something that must be taken seriously. Hence, promoting mental …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses the recent, tragic incident of Beirut and PTSD. Beirut Port raged with fire again as residents of Beirut are still facing aftershocks of the August 4 explosion – the explosion that rocked the entire country, ruining houses and taking lives. The fire is said to be coming from a warehouse comprising of …
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions you cannot understand or explain? Have you ever felt so tired of feeling the way you feel without knowing what you can do about it? It is hard to carry on normally with relentless emotions that are not understood. This is why it is essential to …
Please keep in mind that this article and its contents cannot replace therapy. Living in the MENA region can get difficult for someone living with a mental illness. It might be that you are financially dependent on your parents who do not believe that you are really struggling, or therapy is too expensive. Whatever the …
Trigger warning: this article mentions self-harm and other maladaptive coping mechanisms. Whether you have just gotten a bad grade on an exam or you have just had a rough day in general, having healthy coping mechanisms is the key that gets you through these arduous times. Coping mechanisms can help a person have a better …