In the realm of psychology, the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies casts a powerful shadow over the human experience. This phenomenon highlights the fascinating interplay between our beliefs, behaviours, and the outcomes we manifest. While often discussed in academic circles, its real-world implications are profound, especially on mental health, and warrant deeper exploration. Let’s Define Self-Fulfilling […]
Hi, I hope that everyone has been enjoying their summer! I wanted to write about one of my favourite passions, music, and how it relates to mental health! I love listening to music. I think of it as a special gift that enhances every experience in my personal life. I find that different songs and […]
Happy summer, everyone! Today, I wanted to write a blog post about my mental health experience from a few years back when I went camping and was forced to unplug from Wi-Fi and phones for a night. This camping trip occurred a few years back, but I can recall that committing to unplugging from Wi-Fi […]
Mental health is pretty complex. It doesn’t help that the definition of mental health seems to change depending on who you ask, unlike physical health, which is a bit easier to grasp. Like physical health, having poor mental health could lead to disease (Prince et al., 2007). About 14% of all diseases are caused by […]
With the summer closely approaching and the local temperature rising, I have had the opportunity to spend more time outdoors in the sun, taking walks, and appreciating the natural world around me. With this increased outdoor time, I have seen a massive improvement to my personal mental health, and I wanted to write a short […]
As a person who lives in today’s busy, efficiency-driven, productivity-focused society, I often feel that I have no time to breathe and relax. I find that throughout the day, I am essentially operating like a machine, driven to complete various tasks within the least possible amount of time. However, I am not a machine, and […]
What if the way we speak is offensive, hurtful, harmful, or just plain mean, and we don’t even know it? The words we use and the way we speak are quite important. Yes, much of human communication is non-verbal – think of our expressions, gestures, and body language (University of the People, 2023). But language […]
We invite you to participate in Free Your Mind’s 2020 concluding webinar: “2020.” This year has been an incredible experience, with its ups and downs. Share your 2020 experience and learn from the different experiences of peoples from all different occupations and roles in society. Sign up to be featured in our webinar! Please DM […]
Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals use to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains. Certified music therapists (MTAs) may also conduct and/or participate in research, educate and supervise students and professionals, facilitate knowledge translation, act as consultants, and provide professional leadership on the use of […]
If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your well-being at risk. Stress affects your emotional well-being, as well as your physical health. Stress can limit your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life. It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. Effective stress management helps you break […]