It’s nestled in a cave somewhere in between your last joke and your first shriek.
Depression
Most suicides are linked to some form of psychiatric illness, particularly depression, and the more severe the depression, the greater the risk. Still, most people with major depression do not die by their own hand. Studies show that about 5 percent of depressed persons may have thoughts about suicide—suicidal ideation. Only a small percentage of […]
Hopeless
You matter, you have made it through another day so congratulations on another win
Mental Health
“Men’s mental health and mental illness” discussions should not be a separate thing, but I am making it. Still, it’s becoming clear that either I am doing something wrong and not being inclusive to all. Or that guys in the mental health community would rather sit behind the scenes. For me, I think it’s the […]
Mental Health
Took me a while to write this article, tried to make sure that what I would publish would be as important and essential to everyone as mental health, self improvement and good habits are. Mental health is a frequently misunderstood topic: Many people believe that mental health is predetermined — that you are essentially at […]
Health
What Causes Stress? Stress generally refers to two things: the psychological perception of pressure, on the one hand, and the body’s response to it, on the other, which involves multiple systems, from metabolism to muscles to memory. Some stress is necessary for all living systems; it is the means by which they encounter and respond to […]
Covid-19
In a time when most countries around the world have endorsed social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to note that the name of this practice is a bit of a misnomer. A more accurate term might be “geographical distancing.” This is because the current measures entail only being apart from other people, […]
Mental Health
Hi there, In my last post, I showed you what the 5 types of procrastinators are. I hope you’ve figured out which type(s) you are!Because today, I’ll show you how to tackle them. PerfectionistFor Perfectionists, Re-Clarify Your Goals. Often, our procrastination tendencies form because we’ve outgrown our goals. Our desires, wants and needs change as […]
Health
Mental illness is skyrocketing among college students. According to current research, one in five young adults struggles with mental illness, though many don’t seek help. They feel overwhelmed by new responsibilities, and anxiety can cause conflicts in school. Some of the most common mental health challenges students face include: · Anxiety · Depression · Eating disorders · Addiction · Thoughts of suicide […]
Health
Mental strength requires a three-pronged approach—managing our thoughts, regulating our emotions, and behaving productively despite our circumstances. While all three areas can be a struggle, it’s often our thoughts that make it most difficult to be mentally strong. As we go about our daily routines, our internal monologue narrates our experience. Our self-talk guides our behavior and influences the […]