Tag: mental health
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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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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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UK’s Top Escapists’ Paradise – The Perfect Locations To Boost Mental Health
With World Mental Health Day still fresh in our minds, it’s safe to say that the coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on our daily lives, especially when it comes to mental health. Routines have been disrupted. Working from home has left people isolated. Moreover, the ability to go abroad to destress has been…
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Managing Stress In Graduate Medical School
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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…
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5 Ways To Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever sit down at your desk in the morning and think to yourself, ‘What am I doing here? I don’t belong in this job. Am I a fraud?’? Well, if you do, you’ll be glad to know that you’re not alone. 62% of UK adults experience what is more commonly known as ‘imposter…
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Supporting Your Children Through Their Therapeutic Journey
Mental health crises among US children & teens are on a steady rise and turning the lives of parents and children alike on their heads. While experts struggle to trace the root cause of spiked suicide rates, many people attribute these bouts of depression to the high-tech and socially-distanced world around us. Despite these external…