The interest in mental health awareness has been growing steadily throughout recent years. This includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Unfortunately, physiotherapy is not always considered to be a significant profession when dealing with mental health disorders. However, physiotherapy indeed offers an unconventional approach in dealing with mental health issues as illustrated in this quotation, …
Trigger warning: this article discusses a clinical eating disorder. Bulimia or bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder. This is diagnosed when an individual is caught in a constant loop of eating large quantities of food (bingeing), and then compensating by self-induced vomiting, fasting, or exercising excessively (purging). During a binge, people with bulimia often do …
You do not have to be a chef to cook, prepare your own meals, or even cook for others. Cooking is one of the best ways to rewind and recollect yourself. It can be very therapeutic to some and, hence, can be therapeutic to you as well if you give it a try! Cooking is a great …
Having a spiritual connection is not the first thing to pop up in your mind when you want to improve your mental health, but studies show that it is, in fact, a very effective technique that allows you to look and move forward, as well as improve your overall attitude towards your life and yourself. …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses PTSD and may be triggering. Post-traumatic stress disorder is diagnosed when one experiences symptoms for at least a month after a traumatic event. However, it is possible that these symptoms would not appear until multiple months or even years later. The three main types of symptoms for PTSD are re-experiencing trauma through …
Christmas holidays – one of society’s most beloved time of the year. It is with no doubt that after this year filled with unfortunate events, tragedies, and most prominently, a pandemic – that many are looking forward to spending some quality time with their loved ones. Whether family, friends, or partners – your loved ones …
Global protests over police liability and racial justice have revitalized age-old efforts to fundamentally change how police officers respond and react to someone in a mental health emergency. The Police & Mental Health In the last year alone, the police shot and killed 1,017 people – mental illness being involved with about 25 percent of the victims. Also, despite …
Crying has always been an action that has been hidden from others due to its personal nature. This often happens in response to an emotional state – pain or strong emotions – including sadness, anger, and, occasionally, happiness. The key to human connection is vulnerability, which can often be portrayed through crying, hence depicting the integral …
You may underestimate how toxic your behaviors might be, not knowing that your actions could be affecting someone else, as well as yourself. Not everyone is perfect, and we know that. There will always be aspects of yourself that you can improve on, whether it is in your relationship, friendships, or any environment that you …
Mental illness seems to be dangerously misunderstood on all scales. While we might not fully comprehend its effect on us, it does impact us all, whether we want it to or not. What this really means is that the lines between mental illness, faults, and responsibilities can be very blurred, leading to major impacts – …