Category: Mental Health

Talk of the ‘new normal’ has become quite popular nowadays. This stems from the measures that have been taken in order to control COVID-19. Aside from having to accept the fact that we are facing a global pandemic and bearing … Read more

There are many small things one can incorporate in their life in order to motivate themselves and cope with all these changes that COVID-19 has brought about. These include engaging in creative tasks, managing our time well and scheduling our … Read more

Tea is a powerful plant that supports our wellbeing, when it is used mindfully and with respect. Throughout recorded history and across civilisations, tea still plays an important role in diverse communities and cultures.

The many methods of processing tea … Read more

The coronavirus pandemic has created lots of fear, anxiety, stress and uncertainty. These emotions have been felt by most of the population to some extent or another. However, some people have had severe anxiety that has impeded on their everyday … Read more

MYTH: Talking about suicide is likely to be interpreted as encouragement or helps push the person to commit suicide.
Suicide is a taboo subject and as a result many people fear or avoid talking about it. Rather than encouraging the … Read more

Perhaps many of us have thought about how a dark rainy period in the winter impacts our mood, however the summer heat can also impact our mood just as much. Research shows a link between hot weather and periods of … Read more

Stress and anxiety appear to be a common ailment across various ages and despite this, it can still feel very isolating. Through my research on this topic, I came across the work of Dr Arielle Schwartz, who interweaves her expertise … Read more

L’ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – in italiano Terapia dell’accettazione e dell’impegno) è un tipo di psicoterapia appartenente alla terza generazione delle terapie cognitivo- comportamentali, e che per certi versi si discosta dai cardini che stanno alla base delle … Read more

Ad oggi, la depressione è uno dei disturbi più diffusi nella popolazione mondiale. I tipici sintomi del disturbo depressivo maggiore, secondo il DSM-5 (Manuale Diagnostico e Statistico dei Disturbi Mentali, Quinta Edizione), comprendono: umore depresso, diminuzione dell’interesse e del piacere … Read more

L’ansia è una condizione sempre più frequente nella popolazione generale, e spesso risulta difficile poterla affrontare. In un’accezione positiva, l’ansia, se circoscritta a una certa situazione, può esserci utile, ad esempio, per rimanere attivi e coinvolti in un compito … Read more