Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of those mental health issues that’s provoked a lot of attention throughout the years. Some people even go so far as to ask, “Doesn’t everyone have a little OCD?” This question stirs up a lot of controversies. Some people will tell you that being a little OCD is like being …
The Impact Of Screen Time On Mental Wellbeing
Today, almost everything has been impacted by technology. Some statistics suggest more than six billion people in the world own a smartphone – roughly 83% of the population and a number that is rising. In addition to this, millions of people own televisions, computers, laptops, and other digital devices with a screen. Looking at a …
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Why It’s Important To Understand The Connection Between Anxiety And Sleep
If you’re experiencing anxiety, you’re probably struggling with a sleep disorder too. This is because when you’re worried about things it’s hard for your brain to settle down at night. Unfortunately, this may make you feel even more anxious the next day. Which Comes First the Anxiety or the Sleep Disorder? You’ve heard the adage, …
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Reasons Why You Could Be Getting Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are relatively common in America, affecting around 11% of people every year. They can come with many symptoms, and some panic attacks may be expected while others are unexpected. Some of the most common symptoms people experience are a faster heart rate, sweating, increased breathing, and an overwhelming sense of fear or anxiety. …
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Essential Yet Easy Tips To Help You Feel Good About Yourself
You understand that having good self-esteem is essential. It’s something you value just as much as you value having good health. You’ve taken time to learn about it, and you’ve even put the things you’ve learned into practice. Nevertheless, you’ve been struggling to feel good about yourself lately. There are still a few easy tips …
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The Next Milestone For Mental Health: Virtual Reality
In the past experts worried that virtual reality (VR) would damage our brains. Today, they believe it’ll help them instead. There’s been new research done regarding how VR can diagnose and treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. While there are still many tests being conducted some of this technology has already made its …
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Stress, Anxiety, And Genetics
In the 1930s Hans Selye coined the term stress, defining it as the body’s unspecific response when change is demanded from it. He believed that this pressure generates the necessary motivation to adjust behavior and in this way, it could be either good or bad. For instance, when we have a little bit of it …
Creating An Exercise Routine
Everyone knows the proven benefits of exercise and the fact it can increase your wellbeing and quality of life both physically and mentally. However, what many may underestimate is that getting into an exercise routine and sticking to it is half the battle. Exercise is proven to have numerous health benefits, from helping symptoms of …
Anxiety Disorders Are Unhelpful Expressions Of Anxiety
Anxiety is helpful until it’s not. Anxiety may remind you to finish that report you’ve been putting off, and it may remind you to call your mother every now and then. When you have too much anxiety, however, it can make your life complicated. It’s quite common to question whether your anxiety is under control, …
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