Mental Health Disorders in Children and Youth Mental health in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. The good news is that early diagnosis and treatment lead to better outcomes for children later in life. Mental disorders among children are described as serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave, or handle their emotions, which cause distress and problems getting through … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Coping with Anxiety
December 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The topic of mental health is a complex and tricky field. There are a number of reasons why someone might develop a mental health condition that ranges from genetic predispositions to environmental elements. At the end of the day, if you find yourself dealing with the condition that is as common as anxiety, your path to coping with your anxiety will be different from anyone else’s. This is an important fact to acknowledge in order to figure out precisely how to start coping better with your … [Read more...]
Stigma & Violence in Mental Health – Should We Disconnect the Dots?
November 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Stigma against mentally ill persons is a major problem and has increased in incidence. Multiple studies have suggested that the perception of violent behavior by seriously mentally ill individuals is an important cause of stigma. It is also known that treating seriously mentally ill people decreases violent behavior. Therefore, the most effective way to decrease stigma is to make sure that patients receive adequate treatment. Stigma can lead to discrimination. Discrimination may be … [Read more...]
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Redefined, Nov 6/7 *ONLINE
October 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
We are facing an unprecedented crisis of mental illness in today’s children and teens. The current poly-pharmacy model in psychiatry is not working. We desperately need more effective, functional medicine solutions and more practitioners equipped with these tools. The time to act is now and we need your help. Join us for a groundbreaking, two-day event on November 6-7, featuring six renowned clinical experts in taking an integrative and functional medicine approach to the mental health … [Read more...]
5 Games That Were Designed For Women To Enjoy
October 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you do in life; everyone likes games. The beautiful thing about games is that they do not target a specific age or gender; they are available for everyone. And, at the end of the day, everyone plays games to entertain themselves and release some of their stress. But, if you’re a female gamer, here are some games you’re bound to enjoy! 1. Life is Strange Hands down one of the high-quality games you can come across is Life is Strange. This … [Read more...]
Why Going On An All-Women Vacation Is Good For You
May 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Choosing to go on a vacation with just your girlfriends can be a wonderful idea. It’s the perfect time to really relax and get away from it all with a group of friends who you trust and who you want to spend real quality time with. There are many benefits to going on an all-women vacation, and here are just some of them; by the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll be ready to book. Your Friendships Will Be Stronger Getting away from it all with a group of friends does usually make that … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
April 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you’re feeling down, then it can be very difficult to find the motivation to make those positive changes. The challenge is to find those smaller steps that will encourage you to progress into the more drastic changes to your life. Focusing on the smaller changes can actually boost your mental health far more than you may have thought, so if the idea of tackling your feelings of negativity already seems like too much, then perhaps it’s time to consider just how small those changes can be, … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Lower Your Daily Stress Levels
November 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It is so easy to become stressed out in the fast-paced and busy environment of our everyday lives. Balancing work, family, friends, and everything else can very quickly start to overwhelm us, and serve as a serious drain on our mental health and wellbeing. While it might, in our very darkest times, be tempting to drop all our responsibilities and go live a simpler life in a secluded cabin out in the forest, there are simpler methods of reducing stress levels you might want to consider … [Read more...]
Amazing Benefits to Your Health and Life from Owning a Dog
October 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
There have been many studies that have shown the benefits of owning an animal. It isn’t just about the companionship for those living alone; it also helps to raise the mood and improve your health. It is the reason that many hospitals and care homes, have animals come to seeing the people on regular occasions. If you have never had a pet before, it can be daunting to have the responsibility. However, owning a dog, for example, can bring far more to your life than you might … [Read more...]
“WEWomen Supporting Men’s Health”, NOV 2015
October 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Take control of your health and look after yourself. Talk about the big stuff in life The break up of a relationship, loss of a job, financial trouble or becoming a father are big moments in a man’s life that happen to many men. It’s important to recognize the impact of these and know it’s ok to talk about how you’re coping with the change. Knowledge is power Family history is one of the most powerful tools to understanding your health. Family history affects your level of risk … [Read more...]
‘Real Men’ as their ‘Own Worst Enemies?’
October 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
NOVEMBER IS: “WEWomen Supporting Men’s Health” Month with MOVEMBER at WEWednesdays! WEWednesdays! Women Empowering Women is a networking organization designed to assist women entrepreneurs and future female entrepreneurs to Build their Brands! Each meeting highlights one ‘Mystery Speaker’ supporting the belief that all women in business are equally important; and a Featured Business at each event. These highlighted women share their experience as a female entrepreneur, and showcase their … [Read more...]
Top 10 Issues for Women’s Health
May 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
"In 2015, in too many countries, “women’s empowerment” remains a pipedream - little more than a rhetorical flourish added to a politician’s speech..." Dr Flavia Bustreo, ADG We've come a long way since 1995--and it is time to celebrate women and their achievements. But it is also time to take stock of how women’s rights are fulfilled in the world --especially the right to health. Twenty years after countries signed pledges in the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action, women still … [Read more...]
