Mental Health (Page 4)

mental health awareness day

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Every 10th October on a yearly basis, World Mental Health Day is observed, with the main objective being that of raising awareness about mental health and promoting support where needed. On this day, individuals and institutions that have the power to bring about changes are encouraged to speak out about their work within the community, as well as pinpoint areas where improvement is needed. This year’s World Mental Health Day comes at a particular time where insecurity, fear, anxiety, among other negative emotions, are reigning many lives. This increase is due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted many aspects within our society: on aRead More…

anxiety apps

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Covid has made people who never worry or who have never experienced anxiety start to suffer from it too. These downloadable anxiety apps can help curb anxiety… We all go through different phases in life, and suffer ups and downs, some of us take these in our stride and seem to be able to ride the waves without suffering much, many of us however need some help. To top it all Covid has made people who never worry or experienced anxiety start to also suffer too. Thankfully, there is a lot of help around and Richmond Foundation are doing a great job offering free counsellingRead More…

sexual trauma

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Sexual trauma involves any sexual activity that happens without your consent. It can involve rape, oral sex or unwanted sexual touch and usually makes the victim feel molested, invaded and unsafe. Sexual abuse is NEVER the victim’s fault and reports of abuse need to be taken seriously. According to research, 80% of sexual assaults occur by persons known and trusted by the victim such as a family member, a neighbour or a romantic partner. Regardless of one’s gender and age, sexual abuse can be devastating and the scars can go beyond physical ones. You might feel “dirty”, “used” or “damaged goods” and no longer safeRead More…

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A review of medical literature has suggested that probiotics and depression are related and that probiotics may indeed help ease depression.. A gut-wrenching experience. Butterflies in your stomach. Many of us instinctively feel the connection between our gut and our brain. That connection and how the range of bacteria residing in our digestive tract — our microbiome — might help treat mental illness has become a field of interest for scientists in recent years. A new review of medical literature has suggested that probiotics – foods or supplements containing microbes thought to exert a positive influence on our gut — could help ease depression. “ThisRead More…

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“Many started showing signs of anxiety and depression. Here are seven ways to manage anxiety that you can easily start applying right away” We’ve been going through some strange times. Our lives came to a sudden halt and everything’s been turned upside down. We’ve been expected to adapt quickly, continue with our daily activities under new conditions, as well as take on roles we’re not used to having. Families with children were suddenly told to take on the role of a 24/7 carer and teacher without any outside support. It’s challenging because we’ve always been told it takes a village to raise a child. ThoseRead More…

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It is estimated that about 10-15% of couples within reproductive age suffer from infertility. Recently more and more couples seek assistance when faced with infertility. This increase may be due to women seeking to become pregnant at a later age than before, success in infertility treatment and increased awareness on the subject. This however doesn’t remove the fact that infertility tends to induce mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety. Negative Effects and Causes of Infertility Known factors that may contribute to infertility include cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, excessive weight as well as a decrease in libido. Additionally, depression may also result inRead More…