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Brittany George January 14, 2021 Mental Health

How to Handle Big Life Changes You May Be Experiencing Due to COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused all kinds of changes, large and small. People around the world have been impacted. Odds are, you’ve had to adapt in the face of the pandemic in some way. According to experts at Northeastern University,…

Brittany George January 7, 2021 Mental Health

6 Actionable Ideas to Improve Your Mental Health

Mental health is the overall well-being and mental status of a human being. You need to be mentally and physically healthy to work effectively. The way you deal with others, your ability to perform everyday task efficiently and your ability…

Brittany George December 22, 2020 Mental Health

The Link Between Self-Sufficiency & Mental Health

If you’re interested in maintaining your mental health, then you’ve likely logged a lot of hours reading about self-esteem and ways to improve it. Self-esteem is defined as the way a person feels about themself, and while having good self-esteem…

Brittany George December 17, 2020 Diet, Mental Health

Healthy Food: A Powerful Tool for People Dealing with Depression & Anxiety

If you’re struggling with mental health issues, you have probably heard your portion of good advice: You should exercise more! You’re following the wrong diet! It’s all about the mindset – have you tried meditation? Even though these are rarely…

Brittany George December 7, 2020 Mental Health

How To Build A Relationship That Lasts – Emotional Intelligence

Do you understand what emotions are? Are you able to keep your emotions in control? Can you acknowledge others’ emotions and respond to them constructively? Well, if you can do all these things positively, then this indicates that you have…

Brittany George November 17, 2020 Mental Health

The Link Between Clutter & Your Mental Health

Clutter is linked to chronic stress, anxiety and depression: women who live in cluttered homes were found to have higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, in their bodies, a study by UCLA reveals. While a messy home can simply be…

Brittany George October 16, 2020 Mental Health

Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist: Time To Set The Record Straight

When people are struggling with one psychological issue or another, they are often advised to see a professional. While that is a perfectly great piece of advice, the truth is that you might find yourself not knowing who the actual…

Brittany George October 9, 2020 Mental Health

The Effects of Depression on Your Overall Health

Depression is a mental health condition suffered by more than 264 million people globally. The condition is primarily associated with emotional symptoms such as sadness, guilt or a sense of despair, as well as an inability to focus or perform…

Brittany George July 23, 2020 depression, Mental Health

The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Farhan Sajid. One of the most sudden and unexpected effects of manic-depressive disease occurs when you are feeling the best. It comes actually at the time when you are very generous,…

Brittany George July 23, 2020 child mental health, children, Mental Health

Addressing Student Mental Health in Public School Systems

The following article was kindly written and contributed by Jori Hamilton. We all want our children to have the most idyllic childhood possible. Whether you’re a parent, an educator, or both, chances are you would do just about anything to…