Depression is one of the world’s primary causes of illness. Despite this, there are many misconceptions about it. People who suffer from depression are frequently subjected to the stigma associated with mental illnesses. To help fight this prejudice, let us … Read more
Is boredom the gateway to addiction?
Boredom is a common feeling which everyone experiences from time to time. Boredom may arise when we are not fully engaged in what we are doing or what we are doing feels unfulfilling and does not provide us with a … Read more
Receiving an autism diagnosis. What’s next?
Receiving an autism diagnosis can be terrifying for every parent. At first, it is natural to focus on the lengthy (and sometimes costly) process of diagnosis. While receiving a diagnosis can clear up some questions, the next battle starts.
What
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How do I know if my colleague is burnt-out?
In this blog I will be sharing some of the signs that may indicate that a colleague is possibly burnt out. According to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11): “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from … Read more
Are you burning out or simply just stressed? Part 2
In Part one of this blog, we discussed some of warning signals to help determine if you are burning out or stressed:
- Your passion fades
- You feel numb
- You can’t think straight
- Self-medicating
- You are always tired
- Little things make
Are you burning out or simply just stressed? Part 1
There is actually a very fine line between being tired or stressed and actually burning out. Often, burnout will leave you feeling empty, mentally exhausted, beyond caring, and complete lack of motivation. By this point, you may be so deep … Read more
Myth Busting: Anxiety Disorders
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point but not everyone has an anxiety disorder. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders, especially amongst younger population, but there are a lot of myths about what it means. This … Read more
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
According to the American Psychological Association, body dysmorphic disorder is one of the obsessive-compulsive disorders that is characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with an either minor or non-existent flaw in one’s own physical appearance (APA, 2013).
What does BDD look
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I’ve Started Therapy but it’s No Use. Why?
People frequently ask if the therapy they attend to is being effective in the first place. The issue with therapy is that it is not like taking medication, where you take a drug that targets your symptoms and hope that … Read more
10 ways to kick start your day
The way we choose to start our day can influence how the rest of it will go. Thus, it is important to take the time to make sure that we start the day on a positive note. The following are … Read more