Mental Wellness Matters: Nurturing Adult Mental Health Amidst Anxiety
With the current state of affairs in the world, it is only natural that our mental health may be experiencing an onslaught of unrest. Anxiety is rampant – from worrying about jobs and financial stability to adapting to virtual work and schooling or anything else your life looks like currently. It’s enough to make anyone cranky, overwhelmed, or worse yet – cause more serious issues such as depression or suicidal feelings. Although anxiety can feel all-encompassing at times, even amidst challenging circumstances you can still foster a healthy attitude towards your wellness and wellbeing. In this blog post, we will [...]
Breaking the Stigma: Tackling Substance Abuse with Compassion
Substance abuse is a complex, multifaceted issue that affects millions of people each year. Despite its prevalence in society and communities around the world, it continues to be shrouded in myths and stigma which frequently lead to misunderstanding and judgment of those dealing with addiction instead of compassion. In this blog post, we seek to break down those barriers to better understand substance abuse and begin talking about how we can help individuals struggling with addiction in an open-minded, non-judgmental manner. By recognizing our collective responsibility towards tackling this social issue through empathy rather than fear or condemnation, we hope [...]
The Role of Art Therapy in Mental Health
Art therapy is a unique and powerful way to promote mental health, providing an opportunity for individuals to express their feelings in creative ways that can ultimately lead to greater self-awareness, improved coping skills, and positive changes. The therapeutic use of art taps into the subconscious mind with expressive activities such as painting, drawing, clay sculpting and other mixed-media forms. This blog post will discuss how art therapy can be a useful tool in managing emotions and improving behavior while also addressing some common misconceptions about it that may prevent people from taking advantage of its benefits. Continue reading to [...]
Effective Parenting Techniques
Effective Parenting Techniques Parenting is hands down one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences. This is because maintaining authority without compromising empathy and honest expression of feeling is a difficult task. It takes loads of patience, dedication, and hard work to raise kids into responsible adults. In this blog post, we will explore some key parenting techniques that will help you navigate the challenges of parenthood as you attempt to bring up healthy, happy, and well-adjusted kids. Setting Boundaries By setting clear boundaries, you help your child understand what is expected of them and what is not acceptable. When [...]
Knowing Your Self-Worth
Knowing Your Self-Worth Knowing your self-worth is one of the most important things in life. This is the value you place on yourself as a person and is a fundamental aspect of your identity as it shapes how you view yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world. However, most people struggle with knowing their self-worth, which leaves them feeling insecure or undervalued. In this blog post, we'll explore what this is, how to develop a strong sense of self-worth, and why it is necessary if you're yearning for a happy and fulfilling life. What is self-worth? Simply put, [...]
Adolescents and Self-Harm Prevention
Teenagers typically struggle to communicate their feelings when transitioning into adulthood, which can cause confusion and an overabundance of complicated emotions. Adolescents may engage in self-harm when there is no other outlet for their frustration. The most frequent patterns, which indicate that the adolescent is having difficulty coping with intense emotions may include cutting, scratching, burning, and punching. This article explains the signs, causes, methods of prevention, and parental responsibilities around self-harm. Why Do Adolescents Self-Harm? Teenagers who self-harm often do so for a variety of reasons. 1. Lack of Support One of the main difficulties that leads to mental [...]
How To Help Children with ADHD?
Raising a child with ADHD can differ from traditional parenting. Some children with ADHD may find it difficult to follow normal household routines, which in turn, can make parenting a child with ADHD challenging. However, managing a child with ADHD can be easier when certain techniques are applied. In this blog, you will learn about the techniques that encourage normal behavior and help children with ADHD overcome self-doubt. What Is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common causes of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsive behavior in children. Attention, behavior, emotion control, and activity regulation may be challenging [...]
Working Through Grief and Loss: Strategies in Learning to Cope
Losing someone is a part of one’s life, yet nothing and no one can prepare you for the pain it can bring. Grieving is a common response to the death of a loved one. However, the process is not the same for everyone. Some people are naturally resilient and can weather storms. Unfortunately, there are some who have a much harder time dealing with it. Grief can take many forms and isn't always brought on by the loss of a loved one. What is grief? A person experiences grief when someone they love dies or is taken from them. Grief [...]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Children and How You Can Help
The past two years have been a challenging time for all of us. We were forced to make significant changes in our lifestyle, something we had not seen before. People lost jobs and loved ones. We had to do most of our tasks indoors. Almost every home was shrouded in fear and hopelessness. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was not only devastating on adults but on children. It has affected families emotionally, socially, and academically. Children may react differently to stress. It’s important to be aware of your child’s behavior before things go out of hand. Here are some [...]
