In the first instalment of this 3 part blog-series, we took a look at what dementia is and the devastating symptoms of it. Now we will be taking a brief look at the effects that the dementia diagnosis has
Sleep paralysis: Why, What, How?
Sleep is an important part of one’s life as it allows the individual to concentrate, process thoughts and memories and it also restores one’s energy (Pacheco, 2021). When thinking of sleep, importance is placed on the duration of sleep however
The Basics for Psychoeducation
Put simply, psychoeducation is about educating others on their mental health illness. Thus, the main goal of psychoeducation is to help individuals be able to better understand their mental health conditions. It allows them to become accustomed to living with
8 Ways To Improve Sleep Patterns
For some it may be easy to have a perfect sleep, or they may think that sleep comes naturally, especially if they have never experienced insomnia. However, falling and staying asleep may pose a challenge for others. Whenever this happens,
Online vs Offline Interactions
Undoubtedly, there is space and value in both online and offline interaction. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the value of having the opportunity to connect through online means. At a time when physical proximity was not an option, being
How to support someone with cancer
Breast cancer, leukaemia, lung cancer, melanoma, – cancer comes in many different forms, with many different symptoms. Every cancer patient’s experience is different and therefore, generalizing what kind of support they might need and wish for is not possible. According
5 tips to keep in mind when looking for a therapist
Coming to a decision to get the mental health support you need is a great thing, particularly if you have spent weeks or months, perhaps even years, debating with yourself whether you should seek professional help in the first place.
5 reactive strategies for people working with challenging behaviour
The key recommendations offered from the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry are there to help achieve the following prioritised objectives when working with an agitated person exhibiting challenging behaviour: ensure everyone’s safety, assist the agitated person managing their distress and
Building Anti-Fragile Relationships
Many believe that they should work on their relationship with their partner when something happens, or when they go through a rough patch and start to argue more often. Relationships are not like a lifeless object, if a couple goes
The birds and the bees – Is sex different for men and women?
Have you ever wondered whether sex feels the same for your partner? If their gender is different than yours, is their experience when having sex automatically different?
Well, someone’s gender identity does not dictate what experiences are being made when