Your heart is racing, and you feel pain in your chest. Is it a heart attack or a panic attack? Distinguishing between the two can be difficult, as there’s an overlap in symptoms associated with heart attack and panic attack. Can a panic attack cause a heart attack? A panic attack will not cause a […]
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Setting Goals for Mental Health Recovery
Recovery goals are objectives that a person sets that are related directly to their recovery (mental health-based goals), and that may have been put on pause due to their mental health condition (work, family, physical health, social life, etc.) Goal setting is the process of planning for the future and thinking about what you want […]
The Impact of Gratitude on your Mental Health and Wellbeing
Gratitude means recognizing the things that others have done for you, as well as what you have, rather than focusing on what you don’t. Showing gratitude has the following mental health benefits: Expressing gratitude can improve your mood. People who regularly express gratitude for the positive things in their life are shown to be happier […]
Jealousy and its effects on Mental Health
It’s a common misconception that jealousy is a sign of love. Small amounts of jealousy are normal, and even healthy, but problems begin when jealousy becomes more intense and less controlled. What is Jealousy? Jealousy is a complex emotion that encompasses feelings ranging from suspicion to rage to fear to humiliation. It strikes people of […]
Stress and Our Mental Health – what is the impact & how can we manage it?
Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but what is stress? How does it affect your overall health? And what can you do to manage your stress? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge—such as performance at work or school, a significant life change, or a traumatic […]
What is Anger and its effects on Mental Health?
Anger is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. Anger is a natural, instinctive response to threats. Some anger is necessary for our survival. Anger becomes a problem when you have trouble controlling it, causing you to say or do things you regret. It can cause problems in relationships and at work. […]
Why Self-Esteem Is Important for Mental Health
Self-esteem is the way we think about ourselves and the value we place on ourselves. We all criticize ourselves from time to time, but if you often think badly about yourself, you may have low self-esteem. Although low self-esteem is not categorized as a mental health condition in itself, there are clear links between the […]
“There is NO Health Without Mental Health”
We all know about our physical health? But how much do we know and understand our mental health? More often than not, the word Mental is associated with negative meaning in our society. People do confuse Mental health with mental illness. These 2 are not the same! However, it is important to remember that poor […]
Tips for dealing with cyberbullying
Cyber bullies harass other people through instant messaging, e-mail, and any other electronic means. Dealing with cyberbullying is rarely easy, but there are steps you can take to cope with the problem. To start, it may be a good time to reassess your technology use. Spending less time on social media or checking texts and […]
What to do if your child is a Bully?
No parent wants to hear that her child is a bully. It’s painful to think of your child inflicting harm on other kids. But bullying is also a serious issue for the aggressor. If your child is said to be engaging in bullying behaviors – whether physical or verbal, it might be a sign of […]