At times pregnancy might seem to be going on forever, and as the due date approaches, you start to fret if you are prepared enough. Even if pregnancy might seem like a never ending period, you should start early with your preparations to reap maximum benefits. Timely preparations will also help you stay relaxed and have a peaceful pregnancy. Here are a few effective plans to prepare yourself for the arrival of your child. Learn Everything You Can The anticipation of giving birth to a … [Read more...]
How Aging Affects Women
June 2, 2020 by 19 Comments
For some, aging can be a terrifying thought, while others accept it and learn to see the benefits. For women, especially, aging has a complicated relationship with beauty (just look at the multi-billion dollar anti-aging cream industry) and self-esteem. However, for women, fear of aging may not be as legitimate as it might be for men, as a growing body of evidence is revealing that alongside the negative impacts of aging that everybody experiences, aging brings positives to … [Read more...]
Mental Health, the Secondary Global Pandemic
May 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Countries around the world continue to mobilize to contain the spread of the corona virus, mental health experts say we can’t lose sight of another alarming issue: the long-term mental health impact the pandemic is going to leave on society. Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current coronavirus/COVID-19, can be scary and can affect our mental health. Some countries currently have universal medical care; but things like psychotherapy, which has proven to be an effective treatment for … [Read more...]
Keeping Kid’s Mental Health Strong During Home Schooling
May 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
COVID has turned life upside down for everyone. Parents and kids alike are struggling with the new norm of being home. All the time. Who knew that the “quality time” we all lamented as being in short supply, is actually quite stressful in large, undefined stretches? Right now, school is a primary source of stress, anxiety, frustration, and deep guilt for many parents. Our new role as “teacher” is one few of us were prepared for. We not only lack the skills, but we also lack the vital benefit … [Read more...]
Caregiver Mental Health During Covid19
May 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The dominant conceptual model for care-giving assumes that the onset and progression of chronic illness and physical disability are stressful for both the patient and the caregiver. Therefore, the framework of stress-coping models can be used to study care-giving. Signs of Caregiver Stress As a caregiver, you may be so focused on your loved one that you don't realize that your own health and well-being are suffering. Watch for these signs of caregiver stress: ~ Feeling overwhelmed … [Read more...]
Ways You Can Help Take Care of Your Parents
May 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Even if they don't admit it, as your parents get older, they will start to need help with daily activities. Most people have considered how they can support their parents as they age. Some plan to move in with their parents or have parents move in with them. For others, moving their parents into an aged care facility is the right solution. Regardless, there are some ways you can begin to take care of your parents as they age to help alleviate their stress and make their lives easier. Spend … [Read more...]
How to Get Back on Your Feet After a Health Problem
May 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Health problems, whether that be a long-term physical illness or a mental health issue, can knock your confidence and leave you feeling as if you will never be able to return to daily life. If your health problem has got too much to handle, here is a guide to the best ways that you can learn to cope with your condition and how you can reintegrate yourself with the outside world. · Go to a Residential Treatment Center If you are suffering from a mental health condition that is barring you … [Read more...]
Attending Church for Your Mental Health and Well-being
May 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Humans have acquired much more knowledge than at any other time in history, and technological marvels of today allow us to live much more comfortable lives than at any other period in human history. Yet suicides are up the world over, and the rates of depression and anxiety are ballooning in adolescents and teens around the world. At moments like these, it’s important to remember community and religion are things that hold entire civilizations together and can present greater opportunities for … [Read more...]
