Depression is not something seen by the naked eye, it is psychological but can lead to physical effects in our body and brain. Researchers have found that untreated depression leads to neurodegenerative levels of brain inflammation. ** Untreated: no intervention at all to prevent or reduce a condition from worsening** Brain inflammation occurs in response
Let’s begin with what meditation is. Defined by Headspace ”Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment. And eventually,
The summer before college will be one of the longest educational breaks you will have! Take time for some self-care, mental health reset, reflection, and planning. College is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a step to being an independent adult. But honest this blog could be applied to any transitions in life Committing to a school
Working is prevalent amongst almost all populations. High school students, university students, and adults will encounter work at some point in their lives as it is an economic means of survival. Working at a job is almost inevitable in life- unless you come from a billionaire family - then there will be a time in
There comes a time when we just need someone to be there for us and we need to vent. If you're an empath like me, experiencing emotional dumping feels like one is drained and exhausted after receiving or unloading your emotions. When we are feeling emotions that trigger us, it is important to communicate those
It’s so hard these days to stay motivated. I myself have found it even tougher with the lockdown and the COVID-19 rules in place. Even so motivation can be immensely difficult to keep whether you suffer from depression or just having a bad day, motivation is quite tough to keep up. Listed below are six
When we think about food, we usually think about nourishment for our bodies. However, what we put into our bodies can affect our minds as well. "Everything in the brain that isn't made by the brain itself is imported from the food we eat." said Mosconi. Different macronutrients and micronutrients impact our emotions as well
Maintaining good mental health is important as it aids in our resilience and recovery from the unfortunate events in our lives that we come across. Here are some habits to practice for maintaining good mental health: Sleep: Most of us tend to struggle with sleep and it is completely understandable, however, getting a good night's
Warning signs your mental health is getting bad again: Your energy level have decreasedYou snap at othersEverything is starting to feel like a chore or workYou feel trapped in a negative situationYou struggle to engage in daily functions besides current stressorsYou feel overwhelmed by your responsibilitiesYou become more protective of your feelings or more defensiveEscaping
Does this picture look familiar to you? You're not the only one who can relate. COVID-19 has many of us feeling: stretched too thin, overwhelmed, and that we are nowhere near as productive as we want to be or were prior to the pandemic. However, there are straightforward, effective habits that we can implement into
