IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA ON SELF-ESTEEM ESSENTIAL FACTS: Experiencing any abuse in childhood increases the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms in adulthood by over two-fold. Self-esteem is a potential mediator between childhood trauma and diseases in adulthood. Studies have found that 28.9% of patients with psychiatric disorders have a history of Childhood trauma. Childhood …
LETTING GO OF THE PAST AND LIVING IN THE PRESENT Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I think about my past so much?” Please take a moment to reflect on this question and consider how your past might influence your present. Reflecting on your past is a powerful tool for making sense of who …
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BREAKING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH ESSENTIAL FACTS: The world is currently experiencing an all-time rise in mental health issues, highlighting the need for mental health education. In 2021, 13.9% of the global population experienced mental disorders, with rates reaching 23% in developed countries. Mental health is a positive state where a person thrives in …
UNDERSTANDING HOARDING DISORDER Hoarding disorder is a psychological condition characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with things, regardless of their actual value. This can lead to significant clutter, often making it challenging to use living areas for their intended purpose. Hoarding interferes with daily activities, affects relationships, and results in severe emotional distress. Research …
THE ROLE OF EMPATHY IN OUR LIVES Empathy is a phenomenon of imagining oneself in another person’s position and understanding their emotions. Empathy has two main components: Mentalizing, which involves considering and reflecting on the experiences of others. Affective reactions include responding appropriately to the feelings of others. Empathy is a powerful gift that goes …
WAYS TO DEAL WITH DEPRESSION – 4 EMPOWERING STRATEGIES FIRST, LET’S DISCUSS WHAT IS DEPRESSION. Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. It can affect daily functioning, leading to difficulties in work, relationships, and overall well-being. Symptoms primarily …
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SELF-AWARENESS: DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE SELF Self-awareness is a state in which people are well aware of their thinking, behavior, weaknesses, and strengths. Self-awareness is a process of developing consciousness that begins in infancy and continues into adulthood. It grows through personal evaluation, reflection, and recollection of events. Quite often, people ask themselves, “Who am I?” …
EFFECTS OF BODY SHAMING ON MENTAL HEALTH “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” Do you ever feel like your body isn’t quite right when you glance in the mirror? Have you ever struggled with poor confidence or self-esteem or been the victim of body shaming? “Mirror, mirror on the …
HOW TO MANAGE ANXIETY IN DAILY LIFE WHAT IS GENERALIZED ANXIETY? Generalized anxiety disorder, also known as free-floating anxiety, is a prevalent mental illness that many individuals, including you, may be experiencing. It is characterized by uncontrollable worry that can be excessive for the majority of daily activities. Even when there is no need to …
PEER PRESSURE AND MENTAL HEALTH A peer group consists of individuals with the same age or social status. It represents the social circle outside the home that can influence behavior by exerting peer pressure. Although peer pressure is mostly associated with negative influences, it’s important to remember that it can also lead to positive outcomes, …
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