Grief is a profound and overwhelming feeling of loss which happens after the death of a loved one, but can also be the result of a life-altering event such as a divorce, break-up, or even losing a job. No matter what the cause is, grief is an extremely difficult emotion to deal with, and it affects every individual in a…
As our parents grow older, it’s common for health problems to appear and naturally, we want to support them every step of the way. However, a person’s health can be a sensitive topic. It can be challenging to approach this conversation with care — especially if they don’t want to discuss it. There’s no need to tell your parents what…
Anxiety is as common as the cold in the modern world, and depression is not that far from the annual flu. Although we can’t say these disorders are more common today than they used to be, we know that diagnostic techniques have been improved and that today we have better ways to spot and treat them. Albeit being quite common,…
Aside from being unbelievably fun and exciting, travelling is good for both body and soul. It will get your body to burn those calories, but more importantly, it will also affect your mental health in many positive ways. Here are all the mental health benefits you can reap from your love of travel. IT BOOSTS HAPPINESS You can feel the…
Negative thinking can be poisonous to the mental well being of even the healthiest of individuals. It can hold you back from achieving your full potential, diminish your self-worth, and reduce happiness. For individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, negative thinking often precedes a relapse. It is easy to get caught up in negative thinking and let it…
Mindfulness has become a trend that has gotten the attention of many people. Once a sacred practice – such as mindfulness – becomes popularized, the depth can be lost in translation. In order to return to what made this holistic practice popular, let’s take a look at the meaning of mindfulness and how it can be used as a form…