We often mistake addiction as just alcohol consumption and drug use. However, this mental health condition is more of a spectrum of uncontrollable habits ranging from gambling to even ordinary activities like exercising and eating. According to the book Theory of Addiction by Robert West and Jamie Brown, addiction is a neuropsychiatric disorder where one […]
Suicidal thoughts can be a sign of underlying mental health disorders including anxiety, stress, and obsessive compulsive disorder. With proper care, support, and treatment, you can move away from hurting yourself and towards recovery.
Sleeping problems are not new to our generation. There are many different factors that restrict us from a good night’s sleep. This can vary from work stress to family responsibilities to even to unexpected challenges like illness. While you don’t have much role in controlling these factors, there are many habits that you can adopt […]
Most of us think that it is easy to sense an abusive relationship. Unfortunately, the truth is that not all abuses leave black eyes, broken bones, or bruises. Abuses can be in different forms– emotional, psychological or sexual. Abusive patterns can be hard to spot- especially for the victims. It gets even worse when the […]
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading across the globe. Washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose with masks and practicing social distancing are some of the effective measures that can prevent the pandemic from spreading further[1]. Wash your hands, cover mouth and nose with masks and practice social distancing to prevent virus spread. Centers for […]
Exercise can generate a positive impact on your state of mind, energy levels, memory, and overall sense of well-being. Brain Plasticity (2017) We all know the many physical benefits of exercise. Regular workouts can help trim our waistline, improve our sex life, and even add years to our life. But, how many of us exercise […]
Do you know that your diet is to be partly blamed for making you feel blue?! A healthy diet helps not only control your waistline but also erase off the various symptoms of depression. A varied diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and food rich in omega-3 fatty acids is the […]
A purpose in life is not just a dream or goal that you wish to achieve in the future. It is more of a tool that can help us lead a better, happier, healthier life. Unfortunately, even when we have a successful career, a loving family, and strong social relationships, we feel those boxes left […]
