Gardening for depression during a lockdown Depression during lockdown (quarantine) at the moment due to the current pandemic is on the rise. However, there are ways that we can help people to overcome and stabilise their mood during this difficult time. Gardening is one way to lift the mood in a safe and relaxing environment. […]
The Impact of Quarantine on Depression and Anxiety The lockdown enforced due to COVID-19 has had a psychological impact on many people around the world. Thus, quarantine at home may play a significant role in combating the transmission of infectious diseases but it doesn’t mean it’s easy to cope with the disturbance of your regular […]
OCD Strategies to Adopt at Home OCD strategies: OCD is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that comes under anxiety-induced behaviors impacting a person to go for repetitive behaviors. These behaviors are repeated to the extent that it can cause a disturbance in the following life routine. For example, a person might get involved in too much hand […]
Positive psychology & mental health There is a strong energy in constructive thought. Good feelings are related to improved fitness, healthier life, and improved well-being. On the other side, persistent frustration, anxiety, and aggression raise the likelihood of contracting mental illnesses and physical ones too such as cardiovascular disease. This fairly recent field of research […]
Prenatal and mental health Motherhood is near to divinity and for good reason. We understand how women have been carrying fetuses in their womb since the beginning of time but it doesn’t make the process any less easy. Pregnancy is a rollercoaster of physical changes and emotional turmoil for the mother and it takes a […]
Hobbies to improve mental health Finding a hobby that you are passionate about is a perfect opportunity to pass your free time and take a break from your daily grind. So, it may be acquiring a new skill, exploring your artistic talents, or listening to music. Spending quality time doing the things that you love […]
Can healthy lighting improve mental health Light is essential to sustain life. The world cannot function without it and humans are no different either. While we are well aware of how light is important to make the crops and plants grow, many of us are unaware of the relation between lighting and our mental health. […]
Can Depression Cause Heart Problems? Heart problems: Depression is one of the most widespread mental illnesses that mankind is faced with today. According to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) handbook of mental disorders by the American Psychiatric Association. Depression is a mood disorder marked by feelings of hopelessness and lack of interest in daily […]
Exercising at home: Being physically active is a significant demand for our body to stay healthy. Regular exercise comes with a lot of benefits, both physical and mental. These can range from blood pressure control to reducing the risk of diseases like heart failure and obesity. There are also many psychological benefits associated with regular […]
How to help a victim of domestic violence Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is used by a companion to gain or maintain control over the other partner. Domestic violence includes many types of abuses; some of the main categories are: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional abuse […]