How to Know if You Have Social Phobia All of us have felt nervous while facing certain social situations. You must have often heard people who have acute stage fear, or that mingling with people makes somebody uncomfortable. While going on dates or giving presentations may undoubtedly be some of the topmost everyday situations where …
Tips for Maintaining Mental Wellness into the Later Adult and Senior Years leHealthy habits for seniors has become a very important topic these days. Maybe that’s because everyone wants longevity. But old age presents its own set of challenges and good health during this phase of life isn’t guaranteed. But that isn’t saying wellness and …
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Social Anxiety in Toddlers: What You Should Know It’s normal for some toddlers and even adults to feel a little anxious or worried from time to time. But if mild anxiety and worries morph into fear and extreme anxiety that immobilize the person, that’s a problem. At that point, you have what developmental experts call …
Smile! August is Admit You’re Happy Month If Abraham Lincoln is to be believed, people can choose to be happy any time they want. You can choose to be happy this August. Actually, you’re not as unhappy as you’ve made yourself to believe. Many good things are happening in your life right now. You just …
Postpartum Depression and It’s Long Term Impact on Children Postpartum depression is real, and it can have devastating effects on mothers. Also, there’s evidence it affects babies in many ways. Researchers in an ongoing study by one British organization, ALSPAC, examined the long-term effects of postnatal depression. They found that it can have “lingering” effects …
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7 Tips to help Manage Your Back-to-School Mental Health It’s August, the national back to school month. A brand new school year is here, and a lot is happening. You need to buy supplies, prepare your children psychologically, and help them in many other ways. But there’s one thing many parents often don’t pay enough …
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How Seniors Can Enhance Their Mental Health? While there has been a lot of progress made for mental health awareness, it’s especially important to spread awareness to demographics that aren’t getting enough attention. Many seniors are retired, separated from their families, do not have a strong social network, and suffer from various health ailments. This …
Managing ADHD with Your Spouse Getting married means that you’re entering a partnership. But all of that can be thrown in a loop if your partner has ADHD. You end up having to take care of your responsibilities as well as your partner’s. Instead of an adult relationship, it may often feel more like managing …
The Role of Forgiveness for a Happy Life When you’ve been wronged in your life, it’s normal to hold some degree of resentment. However, some people hold a strong resentment for many years without even realizing it could be hurting them. Forgiveness is not easy, but it is essential if the goal is to be …