Mental health issues can be caused by various factors that are beyond our control. The death of a loved one, a job loss, or financial troubles—it could be anything. In these situations, the small choices we make on a daily basis can affect our thinking, influence our feelings, and lead to maladaptive behavior, which can …
Long-term psychological stress from violence and trauma can cause severe mental health issues. Research shows fear, worry, and hopelessness are strongly associated with experiencing stress for a long time. Signs and symptoms Intense and unpredictable feelings: with severe mood fluctuation, the individual may feel irritable and then suddenly calm. Recurrent thoughts: Past memories tend to …
Many cultures around the world are preoccupied with food intake, body shape, appearance, and body weight, with the strong influence of fashion magazines, websites, fashion shows, television programs, and weight loss programs, which makes people desire a skinny body. This has created a multibillion-dollar business. Girls and boys during adolescence look up to celebrities and …
Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) is a type of depression. The depressive mood occurs during the fall or winter season, when there is less sun light. The depression symptom can affect their daily functions. Studies have shown that SAD has been linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain, which is caused by less sunlight and …
Many are hesitant to seek counseling, as people believe that seeking counseling is a sign of weakness. I have heard people say, “I can always talk to a friend; how will talking to a stranger make it better?” “I don’t think talking to a counselor can help.” Counseling is a professional relationship between a counselor …
Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbances in eating behavior and associated distressing thoughts and emotions. Eating disorders are very serious as they affect physical, psychological, and social functions. Different types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Anorexia Nervosa This disorder is characterized by self-starvation …
