Self-help for Panic Attacks

Self-help for Panic Attacks

Our body gets overtaken by fear responses:  heart pounding, trembling, feeling chilled or very hot. Sometimes we might feel like we are choking or going to be sick. And then our mind joins in and tells us that we are going crazy or that we are about to lose...
Drug Abuse and Mental Health

Drug Abuse and Mental Health

Their brains might definitely act in weird ways while the drugs are doing their thing, but after they wear off, they are completely normal. But,  while we are being honest, even fans of drugs have to admit there are risks, big risks.  Substance...
Mental Health and Ageing

Mental Health and Ageing

For some people, though, their retirement years are harder and sadder than they should be because of depression. It may be as common as it is among young adults. It is often undiagnosed. Depression is more common in people who are widowed, have lost mobility and have...
Family Caregivers’ Mental Health

Family Caregivers’ Mental Health

Here are some tips to help caregivers care for themselves as well: Caring for yourself is caring for them. To handle the stress and to give top quality care, you need rest, recreation, friendship and support. This is not selfishness – this is doing your best...
Mental Health Coping Strategies

Mental Health Coping Strategies

Some say that it could be as many as 600, and some say it is not nearly that high. Whatever the number, it is obvious that there are lot of different disorders we could choose from… not that we would choose to have any of them! It really, really helps to get an...