Mental Health (Page 5)

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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…