Mental health and Lockdown Stress, depression, and panic attacks are normal triggers for future or immediate provocations, particularly during periods when uncertainty or unpredictability is encountered. Therefore, it is reasonable and expected for individuals to be afraid of the unforeseen amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. Several drastic improvements have been applied in our daily life […]
Coronavirus and OCD Coronavirus and OCD: There has been tension and uncertainty for all of us in the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s crucial to remember, though, that those who have OCD can feel especially upset, depressed, or affected. OCD has been described by individuals of all ages from all areas of life as a psychological condition […]
Corona Virus and Depression This is a moment of uncertainty, instability. Even after months of lockdown, as specific locations start to open again, the goal can always be far off. You may have lost your work, suffered financially, or wonder if the economy will ever rebound. You may feel stressed and disconnected due to continuous […]
Returning to work There is a lot to consider when we think about returning to work. It is natural to feel unsure regarding what the future has in store for us. There is uncertainty, anxiety, and apprehension for many citizens returning to work. Organizations, to meet policy directives, must make several changes in the […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Depression Cognitive-behavioural therapy or CBT is a brief-termed, purposeful psychotherapy intervention that involves a practical, realistic technique for resolving issues. The aim is to alter habits of thought or actions that are causing problems to certain individuals and improve how they behave. CBT operates by improving people’s perceptions and actions […]
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 […]