Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex, long-term disorder marked by extreme fatigue or tiredness that does not improve with rest and its aetiology and prognosis are not fully understood. Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by severe and medically unexplainable fatigue … Read more
Please Take Breaks from the News
Hearing about the pandemic can be upsetting for some and being constantly reminded of it can be taxing on our mental health. Currently, all we hear about and see on the news is information related to COVID, every time you … Read more
6 Effective tips to stop feeling anxious
“I felt the room suffocating me, my heart was racing so fast I thought I would die, I was sure it would be a disaster, I had to leave…”
The above scenario is something we would be familiar with … Read more
My Burnout is My Own Fault
Who can I blame for my burnout? Am I to blame myself because my mental health is my own responsibility? Am I to blame stress and work pressure for making my life a living hell? Maybe my superior for normalizing … Read more
Self-care: Am I doing it right?
Many of us find it easier to take care of others. It may be that we are parents, or that we have to take care of our parents. Or maybe we take good care of a pet. But taking care … Read more
5 ways how to take care of your mental health
Nowadays, there has been a substantial improvement in the way people view mental health. Most people are fighting to destigmatize mental illnesses and work on improving themselves. This is why it has become easier for people to talk about their … Read more
I Feel Sad and Lonely
Sadness and loneliness are very common human emotions that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. The reason behind such feelings may be different for each person but may include things such as lack of social contact, a negative … Read more
The Truth about Work-Life Balance
Nowadays, work-life balance can seem like an impossible task. Certainly, Covid-19 and the increase use of technology have made employees accessible all around the clock. Many working professionals often report working more hours than stipulated, which no doubt has its … Read more
5 Ways to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a kind of depression triggered by changes in the seasons. Symptoms of SAD often appear in the autumn or early cold winter months, while they reduce during the spring and sunnier summer months. Less often, … Read more
Music to your ears: 5 positive effects of music in your life
Music is a powerful thing. We hear it at celebrations, funerals, and in games and movies. Besides its entertainment value, music has an incredible positive effect on our brain. It influences the way we feel, think and act, such as … Read more