Mental Health

How to Cope with Traumatic Events and Stay Mentally Healthy?

How Do You Cope With Traumatic Events and Stay Mentally Healthy?

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Traumatic events or experiences can affect people emotionally for a long time. Their impacts on the human psyche and mental health cannot be understated. People who live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may struggle with panic attacks, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Understanding how trauma affects your mental health and the best ways to cope […]

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Meditation and Mindfulness Are Effective Means for Addiction Recovery

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For thousands of years, meditation and mindfulness have been used as a way to achieve wellness and even spiritual awakening. Modern science has proven that meditation and mindfulness can help people manage stress and maintain good brain health, which is fundamental to overall well-being. In the field of addiction recovery, meditation and mindfulness are integral

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Why Is Sugar Overconsumption Harmful to Your Mental Health?

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Nearly everyone is aware that sugar overconsumption may negatively impact your physical health due to obesity or other health concerns related to being overweight. What most people don’t know is that excessive sugar consumption can affect your mental health too, leading to other stress-driven, addictive behaviors. This is because long-term sugar consumption may reduce impulse

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How Is Emotional Wellness Related to Mental Health?

Mental Health / Matthew Beck B.A, M.A, LMFT

Emotional wellness is an under-discussed topic. When it comes to health and well-being, most people naturally think of physical—and perhaps mental—health. Emotions play a vital role in how you function and behave. Emotional wellness affects how you cope with stress, relate to others, and make wise choices in life. Emotional well-being can also affect physical

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How to Achieve Emotional Wellness

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Emotional health is an indicator of general wellness. When you lack emotional wellness, it can impact your family life, social relationships, your work, and your general health. When you are emotionally healthy, you not only function well in life but enjoy life with others well. Poor emotional health may lead to a range of issues

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Healing from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the occurrence of mental health problems, such as compulsive disorders. Public health measures to prevent infection, such as frequent hand washing and disinfecting, can greatly affect people who already have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The adverse mental health effects of COVID-19 are, in general, more acute for people with OCD. For

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How Do You Improve Mental Health With Nutrition?

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A well-balanced and nutrient-rich diet can sustain both your body and mind. The benefits of good nutrition intake do not stop with physical aspects but also help with improved concentration, prolonged attention span, and good decision-making. They can also help you reduce stress and cope with depression symptoms. The “food for the mood” adage has

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Bullying and Mental Health Issues

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Bullying can happen among all age groups in every social setting from school to work to the internet. It can have many forms, including physical, verbal, social, and even virtual manifestations. Verbal bullying may happen by teasing and threatening, while social bullying can involve spreading rumors and encouraging others to exclude the victim. Because of

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Codependent Personality Disorder

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We rely on others in our lives to assist us occasionally. We may seek guidance when making significant decisions and cherish the presence of our loved ones. Healthy relationships naturally involve some level of dependence, fostering confidence and mutual trust. However, dependency can sometimes exceed healthy limits, making individuals feel incapable of meeting their needs

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The Relationship Between Sleep Deprivation and Depression

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If you struggle with sleep problems as well as depression, you are not alone in this difficult experience. Many people have the dual conditions of sleep deprivation and depression. Why do these two conditions tend to appear at the same time? How do you break the cycle of sleep deprivation and depression when these two

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