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How the Internet Affects your Mental Health

October 9, 2022 by oiradmin

The majority of us spend a significant amount of time browsing, scrolling, and chatting on the internet. But, can excessive internet and social media use harm our mental health? Yes, the amount of time we spend on the internet and on social media has a big impact on our mental health. While technology is useful … Read more

Things You Should Know About OCD

September 8, 2022September 5, 2022 by oiradmin

OCD is a major problem that many have to deal with. The first step to dealing with it is learning about it.

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety that may be brought upon by many different circumstances. These feelings of stress and anxiety come and go for any average individual. However, for someone who experiences OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), these feelings don’t just go away over time. They can grow worse and could develop worse symptoms that may or … Read more

Parenting Mistakes that Might Affect Your Childs’ Mental Health

July 31, 2022July 28, 2022 by oiradmin

Life comes with many challenges and risks. That goes the same for entering parenthood. Becoming a parent comes with challenges that are sometimes uncontrollable. While others are the result of controllable mistakes that can ultimately affect your child’s mental health in a bad way. Parenting is like being on a rollercoaster — you might be … Read more

How To Deal with PTSD

June 19, 2022 by oiradmin

PTSD can leave you feeling anxious, sick, and in a constant sense of danger. It’s not a good feeling, thus, there are ways of coping to help you deal with PTSD.

Social Isolation: How It Affects Mental Health

June 28, 2022May 8, 2022 by oiradmin

Since the start of the pandemic, many individuals are forced to quarantine, stay on lockdown, and have social distance inside their houses, condos, apartments, etc. This physical distancing is essential to slow down the spread of the virus. However, long periods of social distancing can affect your mental health — both for the better and for the worse.

Can Our Bodies Function Without Vitamins and Minerals?

April 24, 2022 by oiradmin

Do you think our bodies can function properly without having most of the important vitamins and minerals? To put it simply, no, our bodies can’t handle living without any of these important vitamins and minerals as they are an important element in our bodies. But, why? Well, continue reading and you’ll learn why they are important.

Tips to Reduce The Anxiety of People Who Suffer from GAD

February 5, 2022 by oiradmin

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is associated with excessive and constant concern about a variety of topics. GAD sufferers have a hard time controlling their anxiety.

Many individuals with GAD do not really know how to end the anxiety loop and believe that is beyond their power. They also believe that they can not control their anxiety and that their anxiety controls them. This can lead to several issues, one of which is stress. When anxiety is acute and stress levels are high, some people will find it difficult to carry out even the most basic daily tasks.

Additionally, many people with GAD will avoid situations due to their anxiety, which will cause them to miss out on opportunities.

So, how can they alleviate or reduce their anxiety so as to not miss out on anything?

What is Psychosis and What Can You Do About It?

December 5, 2021 by oiradmin

Have you ever felt that you might be hearing voices or that people are trying to harm you even if they’re not. And feeling that you’re losing your mind because of this? Well, you might be experiencing a psychosis disorder.

How Can You Be of Help to Someone with a Mental Illness?

November 1, 2021 by oiradmin

Mental illnesses come in many different forms, it can be noticeable or not, and it can affect anyone and even everyone. So, having someone you love experience a mental illness does not only affect them but also you. As someone they’re close to, you would want to be able to help them, even just a little.

How to Improve Mental Health in The Workplace

August 31, 2021August 10, 2021 by oiradmin

The workplace usually emphasizes physical health and that’s not a bad thing. Though, even if they heavily emphasize physical well-being, some fall short when it comes to mental health. But, why is it important in the workplace?

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