Category: General Mental Health
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Lack of Mental Health Support during Covid-19
By Robin (from ABLEize) ABLEize has made a shocking discovery that many people with severe anxiety, depression and loneliness as well as thoughts of suicide during the fears following Coronavirus (COVID-19) are not able to receive the mental health support they so desperately need. Due to the lack of mental health support during Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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What Happens When You Sleep With The TV On
By Matthew Boyle Many people sleep with the tv on. Television is a beloved way to relax by millions of people, most after a long day at work. A survey by LG Electronics reported that 61% of Americans fall asleep with the TV on. What can happen when someone does this regularly? Here are 3…
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Make Your Environment work for Your Mental Health
By Susan Austin Your environment can influence your mood in significant ways. Light can help lift your spirits, and a clean home can be more motivating. But a messy or uncomfortable home can make it tough to invite guests over, or an overwhelming environment can create stress. Creating an environment that supports mental health can…
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Why breathing through your nose calms you down
By Saguren Redyrs Breathing through your nose puts you into a more relaxed state. Nose breathing is a quick and easy way to calm yourself down if you are feeling anxious or frustrated. Doing so regularly will improve your body’s ability to rest – and this is crucial for mental and physical recovery. Let’s start…
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Online Therapy for Mental Health
By Taína Cuevas Millions of people have found online therapy sites to be an effective, convenient alternative to traditional in-person therapy. It’s easy to understand the appeal too. These sites provide access to licensed therapists through a variety of means – text, direct message, phone, or video – from the comfort of the patient’s home…
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R U OK?
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. The theme this year is suicide and suicide prevention. Suicide is intentionally causing one down’s death. Suicide is a tragedy. It can happen at anytime, at any place to anyone at any age. Often there are warning signs. But do we know these signs? Do we know the risk factors? And if…