1 out of every 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime. A significant number of these people take psychiatric medication to deal with their condition. However, due to the stigma associated with taking … Read more
Ready, steady, go… Time to exercise
We all know that engaging in sports is beneficial for physical health. However, this is not the only benefit. There is evidence to suggest that physical activity enhances mental health and wellbeing. Sometimes, exercise is prescribed by medical professions as … Read more
Messages from the Heart
“Love yourself” and “you cannot love someone else before you learn how to love yourself” are phrases we have probably heard so many times that I often wonder if we truly now what they mean and entail. For many us … Read more
Why do we make so much fuss on breast awareness during ‘Pink October’?
Every October the colour pink shows up in full force. Schools and work places organise a ‘Pink October Day’ were teachers, students and employees are encouraged to wear pink and pink ribbons to raise Breast Cancer Awareness. We see advertisements … Read more
Refilling your cup!
Round the clock care for someone who is terminally sick, or dependent can be very tiring on the caregiver. Unfortunately, as much as rewarding caring for someone you love can be, it can leave the carer experiencing fatigue, poorer mental … Read more
Time to sleep
When your days are very hectic, going to bed may be the most exciting part of your day. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle. After a good night’s sleep you wake up feeling better, refreshed and … Read more
Trauma and behaviour
Children can find it quite hard to communicate their needs and feelings. Children who have experienced trauma may find it even harder to do so. Apart from finding it difficult to understand their own feelings, they may also struggle to … Read more
I often experience mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder? – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of the blog I gave a brief introduction about Bipolar disorder and how it might be experienced by different people. In this 2nd part I shall be going into the feelings and behavior that might be … Read more
I often experience mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder? – Part 1 of 2
It is very common to experience changes in mood; this happens to everyone. However, in Bipolar disorder these changes can be very distressing and might negatively impact a person’s daily activities.
If you have Bipolar disorder there may be times … Read more
How often do you laugh?
It is said that on average, people laugh for 6 minutes a day. Does that seem a lot or a little to you? How many times a day do you actually think you laugh?
Smiling and laughter are simple expressions, … Read more