In today’s world of bombarding stimuli on social media of what one’s body should look like and fad diets, it is easy for people to develop insecurities and negative body images, especially amongst young people. Exercise trends are associated with helping one get that “summer body” rather than encouraging fitness and well-being. This, in turn, …
Trigger warning: this article discusses a cultural phenomenon that may be very triggering. Honor crimes are terrifying situations we hear of on a regular basis. We see them occurring all over the MENA region. These infamous honor crimes often provide a solid excuse for a man to murder a woman – be it his wife, …
Whether they beat themselves up over a mistake they made yesterday or fret about how they are going to succeed tomorrow, overthinkers are overwhelmed by disturbing and troubling thoughts. Their inability to get out of their own heads leaves them in a state of constant suffering. What is Overthinking? While everyone overthinks things once in a while, …
School is the building foundation of education. A child learns a lot more than just science and math. Every individual is exposed to many life and societal lessons throughout their time at school. One very important aspect that is very often lost in school education systems is mental health awareness and support. Mental Health at …
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In spirit of International Women’s Day, we must acknowledge the notion of feminism and its deeper implications. A feminist can be described as an individual who believes in the advocacy of achieving equality between men and women. There are many people who believe this is about sameness and being alike, hence a debate is presented that men …
Throughout history and many cultures, mood swings, overthinking, and being too emotional have been ascribed to women’s hormonal changes. Unfortunately, the connection between hormones and mood swings have led to women being called “crazy” or “overly emotional” because it is the “time of the month”. Over the past years, there have been many studies formed to look …
The most common and most well-known fact about depression is that women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. What is the cause of this gender gap? There are a few factors that contribute to this difference. Puberty One reason that has been proposed as a factor that contributes to the development …
The saying “happiness is a little hug” serves true. Not only do you feel immensely better after receiving a hug, but your stress levels also decrease. Physical touch is important. It is a display of warmth and reassurance. It is also beneficial health-wise. Benefits of Physical Touch & Hugs A study on finding the correlation between physical …
Trigger warning: this article discusses depression and depressive symptoms. Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivation affects your psychological state and mental health. For many, the symptoms of depression can intensify at bedtime. What Causes Depression at Night? There are a number of causes that can contribute to increased depression at night. One …
Trigger warning: this article discusses a clinical mental disorder. According to the American Psychiatric Association, bipolar disorder is “a brain disorder that causes changes in mood, energy, and ability to function.” Oftentimes, intense emotional states are experienced in episodes. The episodes are either described to be manic and hypomanic or depressive. Common Misconceptions Below are 6 …