This is a continuation of my first post on anger titled “Anger – what it is and why it is important to talk about it”. Below are some of the things we could do to approach our anger,
Anger – what is it and why should we talk about it?
Anger is considered to be one of the five basic human emotions, along with joy, fear, sadness and disgust. According to the Oxford dictionary, anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. It is a normal human emotion,
Myth Busting: ASD
A disorder we often come across is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although this diagnosis is becoing more common, many do not understand what it is. Let us explore the definition of ASD and three myths which we may encounter.
ASD
Feeling lonely when I am not alone
Being lonely seems to be attributed to the concept of literally being alone. Nevertheless, loneliness is a complex feeling; a state of the mind where one feels unwanted, empty, and unloved. It is a feeling which has an impact on
Expressing sadness in healthier ways
Sadness is a basic human emotion that affects everyone at some point in their lives and is generally associated with negative mood and feelings of unhappiness. It is an emotion that can be triggered by various factors, like losing something
Part 2 of 3 : Dementia for the Informal Caregiver
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
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,
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
Myth-Busting: Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that can cause social, communication, and behavioural challenges for the diagnosed individual. A lot of cases of Autism are diagnosed during early childhood, sometimes as early as 18 months. Parents or caregivers