The Essentially of Tailoring Mental Health Support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Mental health issues and disorders have become more of a global concern currently as compared to times before. While mental health discourses in respect of access to services are still ongoing, there is extremely limited
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Mental Health Stigma: Why Awareness Needs Real Action.
Some one once asked me whether I face mental health stigma after all the advocacy I have done. I wish the more we talked about mental illness the numbers would automatically drop. Yes, we see more “Be kind you never know what someone is going through” or “Mental health is
UNVEILING THE INFLUENCE OF VITAMIN D IN MENTAL WELLNESS.
It comes as no shock that Vitamin D is good for physical health especially the growth and development of bones and teeth , But, did you know that it is equally essential to the well-being of your Mind? On that inquisitive note, let’s start by critically defining and sourcing out
DIGITAL DETOX AND A HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU
A digital detox is a period of time when a person voluntarily refrains from using digital devices such assmart-phones, computers, and social media platforms. Motivations to start a digital detox include;Concern about developing addictive behavior that some identify as an Internet addiction disorder.Aiming to reduce stress and anxiety caused by
THE LINGERING EFFECTS OF GENDER STEREO TYPES ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Gender stereotypes are preconceived, usually generalized views about how members of a certain gender do or should behave, or which traits they do or should have. At the heart of this particular matter lies gender roles. A gender role is described as a social role encompassing a range of behaviors
MENTAL HEALTH AND DIET; THE UNSEEN CORRELATION.
Does your food truly affect your mood? If so, can a better diet aid in improving mental wellness? And what foods are essential to your mental health? Yes, although complex there is a direct link between what we eat and how we feel. Historically, mental health conditions have been treated
MIND GROUNDING TECHNIQUES: THE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID.
Grounding is a practice that can help you pull away from flashbacks, unwanted memories, and negative orchallenging emotions. These techniques may help to break the inflexible thinking loop that locks your mind into an unpleasant mental state. You can use grounding techniques to help create space from distressing feelings in