Category: Mental Health

It wasn’t so long ago that mental health was a mystery to most people — even the experts. Before breakthroughs in our understanding of brain chemistry, brain health, psychology, and psychiatry, we didn’t know much about what was “wrong” with people who had mental health problems (if, indeed, anything could be said to be “wrong” […]

Getting into good shape has not been so easy like it is these days. From the young to the old, it’s becoming more and more obvious that we are in desperate need for a revolutionary change in our lifestyles. Here is a thing to ‘ponder’ over; do psychological exercises burn fat? The facts below will […]

The New Year is a time for setting big goals and shiny resolutions, but did you know that most people fail to accomplish 80% of them? Goals take time, effort, and an enormous amount of self-discipline, as well as focus and strong willpower. Every goal we set, whether it’s a big or a small one, requires […]

Many adults struggle with life because they have not found their purpose. They feel as if their life has no meaning and no passion. Blessed are those individuals who can work at what they love, or at least engage in a hobby that gives them some pleasure. Too many people work at a job that […]

Wounded warriors are not receiving the help that they need to assimilate into civilization and the workforce. In extreme cases, veterans are even struggling to maintain mental health. Roughly 20 U.S. military veterans commit suicide daily. The figure is astounding, especially since the military rate of suicide is significantly higher (22%) than that of civilians. […]

Along with the death of a loved one and a serious illness, divorce is ranked high among the major traumatic life events that many people experience. Choosing to divorce is a big deal, and people understand implicitly that financial, personal, and legal trouble is common for all divorces even more so when the divorce becomes protracted and […]

It is one of life’s biggest challenges, dealing with the feelings of loss when someone close to you – whether that be a friend or family member – passes away. It can be such an overwhelming time, and it is different for everyone, each and every person grieves in their own way. Sometimes it is […]

Humans have the ability to adapt to most liveable conditions. Where they truly belong, however, is alongside the nature. A study by MIND, a mental health charity in UK suggests, that being away from that natural habitat of theirs, humans can develop numerous risks to their mental health. Having a green space in the surrounding, […]

The mental health condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a horrific and terrifying event. Statistics show that 70% of Americans have experienced such a traumatic event at least once, and out of these, 20% develop PTSD. Today, that amounts to about 45.5 billion people.   The symptoms of PTSD […]

Have you ever hoped for a drug that could make your brain sharp and memory better? If yes, you are not alone. People from all parts of the globe wish to get their hands-on pills that can improve their brain functions, which is why they go for the best brain enhancement supplements called nootropics. These […]