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).
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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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more