Category: Mental Health
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Are You Addicted to Stress?
When you think of things you might be addicted to, stress is never on your list, is it? Some people might put alcohol or nicotine, caffeine or even social media – but stress isn’t even considered. The idea of stress addiction might seem rather strange, thinking that most of us hate feeling stressed. However, many…
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Foods to Reduce Anxiety
When talking about anxiety, we are not talking about a rare disorder, but something that affects 85% of the world population, according to recent studies by Psychiatrist Augusto Cury. Anxiety is a biological characteristic of human beings, which precedes moments of real or imagined danger. In this context, many unpleasant symptoms appear, such as: Fatigue…
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The Fountain of Youth for the Brain
A child is moving naturally. We adults sometimes forget to use our motor skills. Learn in this article how exercise can improve memory, emotional balance, and bring along many other benefits for the brain.
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Mastering the Art of Letting Go
Sometimes letting go is hard – like breaking an old, addictive habit. There are so many obstacles to overcome and negativity to rethink. Being stuck in your past may be blocking your health, happiness, love, success and more. Find out in this article why it is important to let things go in your life.
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Dysfunctional Relationships – How to Survive and Thrive
Dysfunctional families may involve alcohol, drug abuse, “workaholism,” mental illness, parental neglect, indiffe-rence, abandonment, or the untimely death of a family member. In this article you can discover how to survive or even thrive in the setting of dysfunctional relationships.
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How to Deal With Your Inner Stress
Some stress is coming from circumstances around you, and you know quickly what needs to be done to fix it. But some stress is derived from the inside out. It’s the kind of anxiety you have about who you are as a person compared to who you always hoped you’d be. Learn in this article…
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Internet, Video Games, Social Networks and Your Brain
How much time do you spend each day on social media? Have you ever thought about going two days without accessing the computer? Have you managed recently to stay three days without video games? Find out in this article what is an electronic addiction and what you can do to manage it.
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Seven Foods to Reduce Stress
Just thinking about all the chores that are building up, the errands you have to run, the looming work deadlines and the social demands on your overbooked calendar can run you ragged. Talk about stress! But do you realize that there are foods that can help you to get Stress under control? Find out which…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression
Depression is the leading mental illness, causing death and disability worldwide. This article helps us to understand the possible psychological causes of depression, and what a person can do to gradually come out of this illness.
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Are You Stressed Out about Having no Time?
You surely heard the phrase: Time is Money. We may agree, but in practical terms, are you one of those people who turn around any penny you spend, but you do not think much about how you are spending your time? Do you try to do everything at the same time, but at the end…
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Dealing with OCD – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD is a very unpleasant mental suffering, that can have a drastic impact on somebody’s life. What is OCD, and what can somebody do to deal with it? Find out everything in this article.
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9 Rules for Improving Sleep to Reduce Stress
There’s a strong correlation between how much sleep you get and how stressed you are. It’s a vicious cycle that can cause mental distress and even wreak havoc on your physical well-being. Find out how to create right habits that can help you break this cycle.