Can Coronavirus Cause Depression Coronavirus and depression have caused a time of uncertainty, instability. Even after months of lockdown, as specific locations start to open again, the goal can always be far off. You may have lost your work, suffered financially, or wonder if the economy will ever rebound. You may feel stressed and disconnected […]
Gardening for depression during a lockdown Depression during lockdown (quarantine) at the moment due to the current pandemic is on the rise. However, there are ways that we can help people to overcome and stabilise their mood during this difficult time. Gardening is one way to lift the mood in a safe and relaxing environment. […]
Positive psychology & mental health There is a strong energy in constructive thought. Good feelings are related to improved fitness, healthier life, and improved well-being. On the other side, persistent frustration, anxiety, and aggression raise the likelihood of contracting mental illnesses and physical ones too such as cardiovascular disease. This fairly recent field of research […]
Hobbies to improve your mental health Finding a hobby that you are passionate about is a perfect opportunity to pass your free time and take a break from your daily grind. So, it may be acquiring a new skill, exploring your artistic talents, or listening to music. Spending quality time doing the things that you […]
Does Healthy Lighting Improve Mental Health? Light is essential to sustain life. The world cannot function without it and humans are no different either. While we are well aware of how light is important to make crops and plants grow, many of us are unaware of the relation between lighting and our mental health. We […]
Exercising at home Exercising at home: Being physically active is a significant demand for our body to stay healthy. Regular exercise comes with a lot of benefits, both physical and mental. These can range from blood pressure control to reducing the risk of diseases like heart failure and obesity. There are also many psychological benefits […]
You Are Resilience! Resilience is the capacity to face challenging circumstances and adapt accordingly for the better. It is taking specific steps to build resilience, which is very helpful for mental health and wellbeing. It can reduce tensions and pressure and decrease the impact of daily stresses on your life. Resilience is not only the […]
Your Sleep & Your Mental Health Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Disturbed sleep patterns or deprivation can lead to psychological problems. Also, people with mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, OCD, etc are more likely to suffer from insomnia or have sleep-related issues. Generally, practitioners view insomnia and sleep issues as a […]
World Mental Health Day World mental health day: Today (10th October) is #worldmentalhealthday. The overall objective is to raise awareness about mental health. As a result, raising awareness will allow people to open up about their mental health problems. Thus, allowing them to seek early interventions and help. 2019’s theme is suicide prevention A message […]
Support young people’s mental health #HelloYellow Wear yellow for #HelloYellow on Thursday 10th October to show your support and care for young people’s mental health. Show your support by donating to the YoungMinds Charity. Or show young people that they are not alone. Say #HelloYellow on World Mental Health Day 2018! Why #HelloYellow 2019 is […]