Tag: mental health

brain

Why Mental Health is a Big Deal

May 4, 2020

The state of our mental health affects not just our thinking but our feelings and behavior as well. The way we behave is the way we relate to other people, so this leads me to the conclusion that mental health has quite a large part to play in the health of our day-to-day relationships. Being mentally healthy makes you more compassionate, understanding and emotionally available for the people in your life. … More Why Mental Health is a Big Deal

Teen Silence, Depression

Help! I Can’t Stop!

February 19, 2020

It is a pity that people who get trapped in addictive habits or behaviour eventually find out that overcoming it is more challenging than expected or can be handled.

Getting into addiction is easier than getting out of it. It can take years of being faced with the negative consequences of addiction before one would realize that it is causing significant problems. … More Help! I Can’t Stop!

Depression

Understanding Depression

October 8, 2018

When the word depression is mentioned, our minds picture a sad demeanor with frequent mood swings and sluggish act. Some people believe that depression is mere sadness, therefore when you are sad, it means you are depressed. Depression is totally different from being sad, unfulfilled, and grief. Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel.  … More Understanding Depression

gambling

Addicted to Gambling?

September 10, 2018

One of the major addictions experienced by teenagers today is gambling. Gambling becomes an addiction gradually. It can have a lot of psychological, social and physical repercussions.

For many people, gambling is a harmless game of fun but it can become a problem when people can no longer stop doing it; an addiction. And it causes a negative impact on any area of an individual life. … More Addicted to Gambling?

Why Do Teenagers Commit Suicide?

June 25, 2018

According to World Health Organization (WHO), “close to 800,000 people die due to suicide each year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Suicide is a global phenomenon, and 78% of suicide occurred in low-middle-income countries in 2015”

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-24 years people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … More Why Do Teenagers Commit Suicide?