While most people link mental health illnesses and issues just to depression, the top and one of the most overlooked mental conditions in the world is anxiety. It affects millions of people across the globe. Around five percent of the…
The first week of October of each year is Mental Health Awareness Week. During this time, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), participating organizations, and individuals across the nation raise awareness around mental illness. The goal of Mental Health…
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a condition marked by abnormalities in an individual’s social behaviour and communication. This occurs due to a developmental abnormality in the brain leading to problems in perceiving and responding socially to others…
Every woman will unfortunately encounter some form of body issue at one point in her life. Often it can be the mildest sense of dissatisfaction, but other times it can come to dominate your life from the moment you wake…
Shock therapy is also called electroshock therapy. Patients are put under anesthesia, and small electric currents are sent through their body. It causes the patient to have a small stroke and is believed to change the brain function and reset…
Drug addiction is a serious problem where people become addicted to various drugs. There are many different types of drug addiction, and every addiction is different. There are drug treatment programs available, and they may be effective if the patient…
Borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder that changes the way a person thinks and feels about one’s self and others. It can cause problems to a sufferer’s daily life and make it hard for them to have relationships, hold…
Do your children scribble on walls or take things without permission? As parents, these things can cause elevated stress levels, making it difficult to manage your children without losing your temper. Fortunately, there are stress management tips available to help…
It’s normal for children to misbehave occasionally. Temporary misbehaviors results from things such as stress from a parent’s divorce or a recent family death. However, sometimes behavior issues are serious and may greatly affect a child’s quality of life, as…
Bulimia nervosa, commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by periods of binge eating and then purging. Binge eating refers to the consumption of large quantities of food in a single sitting. If you suffer from bulimia, episodes…