Category: Mental Health Blogs
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How To Build Your Health And Mental Resilience in 2021
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What Should 2021 New Year’s Resolutions Look Like?
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The podcasts you need in your life for a healthy mind
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Talk Therapy and Medication: For People Wrestling With Schizophrenia
One in every 100 South Africans is impacted by schizophrenia. Treating this disorder remains a challenge due to the complexities of schizophrenia symptoms. Depending on the symptoms and the severity of the person’s diagnosis, healthcare professionals may recommend daily, oral medication, or long-term injectables. Symptoms of schizophrenia Symptoms of schizophrenia affect the day-to-day lives of…
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Managing Fear During The Second Wave Of COVID-19
South Africa, Cape Town, December 2020. With countries all around the world imposing second ‘hard’ lockdowns on their citizens – South Africans are asking if we can avoid the same fate as our infection rate increases? The fear of a second wave is impacting the way people live their lives and look forward to the…
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The 9 Lesser Known Symptoms of Depression
Priory Group – a provider of mental health treatment in the UK – commissioned a survey of 2000 adults to find out people’s awareness of the different symptoms of depression*. The most recognized symptoms of depression were having a continuous low mood and feeling unmotivated while finding it difficult to make decisions and unexplained pain…
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9 Reasons Adventure Road Trip Is Great For Your Mental Health
9-to-5 routines can make you feel tired and stressed out. As per reports, almost 56 percent of UK employees are unhappy in their workplace. Unhappiness can discourage and make a person emotionally weak. Traveling is the one thing that can remarkably leave a positive impact on the emotional wellbeing of a person. The benefits of…
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Here’s How Jigsaw Puzzles Can Benefit Brain and Mental Health Conditions
Generally speaking, mental health refers to the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being of a person. It affects how people think, act, and feel which basically constitutes their daily living, relationships, and physical health. Unfortunately, health conditions such as stress, depression, or anxiety can affect mental health and disrupt a person’s routine. According to statistics from…
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Children With ADHD
COVID-19 is taking a profound toll on people, especially after months of isolation from family, friends, colleagues, and social activities. In addition, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 is causing people to live in constant fear of stress and anxiety. A survey by The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) indicated more than half of the…
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Discover the Top Symptoms and Risk Factors of Mental Health in the Elderly
Older adults who are over 60 years old are also at risk of developing mental and neurological disorders, as well as substance use problems, among other health conditions like diabetes, hearing loss, and osteoarthritis. They are even more likely to experience multiple conditions simultaneously, sometimes without loved ones knowing. That’s why it’s crucial to be…