Reece shares his personal experiences of adapting to university life with anxiety and agoraphobia. It’s not as bad as you think it is. – Reece Beckett You’re not alone. This is the thought I would have loved to confirm in the first month of my studies when I started in 2020. The pandemic is making…
The thought keeps coming back. You are constantly worrying, angry, analyzing and beating yourself up. It’s just a never-ending negative talk of thoughts. Well, don’t feel hopeless and alone. Brooding is difficult to control, which is worrying for many of us. How about 10 ways to manage … Our friend has problems. She looks like…
After the murder of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin and the subsequent protests against Black Lives Matters that shook the summer of 2020, conversations about police accountability, racial justice and calls for “police discovery” resurfaced, or the role of Unleash law enforcement agencies in responding to community emergencies, especially when it comes to…
Laughter yoga classes are on the rise all over the world, so Happiful’s Kathryn Wheeler signed up for a session to discover the serious benefits of laughter It’s 3 p.m. Monday and I’m sitting in front of my laptop ready to take a virtual laugh yoga class. When I first stumbled upon the idea of…
Every year around Labor Day, I start the mental shift into the fall season. I know I’m not alone with this (and I’m not here to talk about how great fall is, I promise), but I think there are important adjustments we’re making this part of the year about that is not always talked about….
Most adults will consider themselves very lucky if they successfully master their professional life without ever going through a time when they feel unsupported, under too many demands or other challenges. Anyone facing these issues often feels stressed out, and some develop related health conditions – mentally, physically, or both. Autistic adults are even more…
By John Adams Our past is a part of our existence that cannot be erased. Good or bad, that made us who we are today. You cannot run away from your past, but you can make peace with it. We all experience pain and loss in many forms throughout life. We make mistakes, bad decisions,…
Aquarius talks about his experiences with mental health and how drawing, writing, and painting helped him in his struggles. –Aquarius Anxiety and depression can be difficult, especially if you are a college student. It can really affect your ability to do some simple tasks like socializing, making friends, and even in the classroom where you…
IIt is clear to many who suffer from chronic emotional / mental disorder: “My living conditions are not getting much better.” That is a tough insight. Even so, there has to be something they can do when there doesn’t seem to be anything. To the right? In this position I believe that … It arrived…
INFJ, Type 2 – “the helper”, high tolerance … There are many personality tests, each of which promises to give us more insight into the people we are. But what do the results really mean and how can we use their findings? What sets us apart as people is our uniqueness. Like snowflakes under a…
Language is one of the most important aspects of mental wellbeing, and the way we talk about mental health can go a long way in reducing the mental health stigma. This recurring feature on the blog looks at different words and phrases I use when talking about my mental health. I know other people use…
The arguments for and against open plan offices continue to be debated, and I really believe the reason for this is because we believe it has to be one way or the other, and in some ways one will prevail. What is more unusual is that we expect the result in black or white. Why…
W.I love electronic gadgets. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming systems: we can’t seem to get enough of our screens. All well and good, except for a little blue light. And the combination with an emotional / mental disorder can be dangerous. Let’s learn why … Our friend hit the sack. But he didn’t do it alone,…
ADHD can show up in many different ways. How many of these symptoms did you know? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that first appears in childhood and affects people’s behavior – it makes concentration difficult and sometimes impulsive and restless. Because ADHD is a developmental disorder, it is widely believed that…
After living with anxiety and depression for nearly a decade, I’ve gotten used to the symptoms that come along on my mental health journey, especially since my physical symptoms are showing up fairly prominently. Since my mental health has a significant impact on my physical wellbeing, it is easier to identify and adjust to my…