Occasionally, we tend to look at the mirror and contemplate the “flaws” within any part of our body. We may have negative thoughts about a certain body part. These acts are completely normal, as we cannot always admire our body every single day. People diagnosed with body dysmorphia (BDD) would have reoccurring thoughts and behaviors that are …
The past two years have been very difficult for medical professionals with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Physically and mentally, medical professionals were tested immensely. However, the struggle they face on a daily basis is not unique to the pandemic. Being in the field itself, these individuals are likely to face mental health issues. …
Phrases such as “why are you crying?” or “are you a girl?” have been heard by a majority of men at least once in their lives. Toxic masculinity, though not thoroughly discussed, is highly prevalent, and emotions are often feminized and considered a weakness in a “real man”, which plays a major role in the …
The holy month of Ramadan is here. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide, and as you might already know, it is far more than just abstaining from food and drinks. So, to make the most out of this month, especially during the last week, here are 8 self-care tips to refine Ramadan this year. Mental …
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Reading fiction is a unique personal experience, one that exists between the reader and the page. Within those open pages, entire worlds begin to be formed, characters unveiled, and stories are born, whether it be for a romance, a thriller,or any other genre catered to the reader to experience pure enjoyment. Furthermore, the person is swept away in …
“Just stop eating” or “just eat” are two of the many derogatory phrases that people with eating disorders have constantly been told, which extremely undermines their condition. Due to the ignorance and misunderstanding of eating disorders, many people think that eating disorders are minor and simple conditions that can be “treated” by just maintaining a …
There are several films that have been produced that discuss the topic of mental health in both a positive and informative light. While this is not to say that they have portrayed specific disorders as “simple,” or “easy to live with”, but they have worked on depicting the hardships of the vulnerable in a non-offensive …
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Abandonment fear is the fear or anxiety of people you are close to leaving you. This fear may be overwhelming and may be caused by experiencing loss, neglect, or rejection early in life. People struggling with abandonment fear may have difficulty establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. The behavior modeled by parents and caregivers during childhood can …
We often tend to hear that our university years are the best 4 years of our lives and that we must enjoy them and not worry about anything. However, we are rarely told that right after these years, we must face the reality of adulthood. Although our university programs may be helpful with career advice …
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There is a universal shared experience among those who possess ADHD. Regardless of whether or not they have had the opportunity to be diagnosed, a chronic sense of low self-esteem persists. This principle is an inevitable result of the countless internalized counterintuitive beliefs that are ingrained within ADHD children from an early age. If they are gone untreated, they often continue to affect …