Many people have the wrong idea about therapy. They think that only people who have gone mad (or are going mad) need therapy, but that’s not true. Everyone needs therapy! Therapy is like exercise for your mind, and therapists are the gym instructors. A therapist can help you understand your feelings, thoughts, and actions and …
In Africa, people with mental health problems tend to ignore the signs or blatantly refuse to seek therapy. They think, “I’m doing just fine,” or “why is therapy important anyway?” This is mostly because of the stigmas associated with mental health in Africa, like: the belief that only mad people go to therapy therapy is too expensive; it’s …
Mental health illnesses are common and affect lots of people in the world. Disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are common, but some mental disorders are so rare that mental professionals may never come across them. Here are 5 rare mental disorders you probably never knew existed. Apotemnophilia Also …
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Still can’t find your car keys? Forgot your girlfriend’s name or <le gasp> her birthday? You’re not alone (but will be soon). We all forget things, but memory loss is nothing to overlook or take lightly. Is this forgetfulness your fault? Is it natural? Can you change it? In this piece, I’ll answer those questions …
Whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed or experienced a series of unpleasant events, bad days are never fun to face. While you can’t rewind time or solve all your issues at once, you can distract yourself from the negativity if you learn how to cope with a bad day. The …
In any long-term relationship, there will be hard conversations—like an illness your partner has, something they did wrong, a better sex life, or finances. Regardless of the situation, knowing how to have a difficult conversation with a loved one will keep your discussions drama-free and healthy. Here are nine practical tips to keep in mind. …
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“I believe that a different therapy must be constructed for each patient because each has a unique story.” – Irvin D. Yalom. Finding the right therapist is like looking at a shelf full of books with the option to pick just one. You need a book, but you don’t know which one will be worth …
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8 Helpful Ways to Ask for Help When You Need It “Asking for help is never a sign of weakness. It’s one of the bravest things you can do. And it can save your life.” ― Lily Collins Everyone needs help and support once in a while, so it’s important to know how to ask …
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Mental health is an important issue all over the world, but it can be a particularly difficult topic to address in African countries. There are many reasons for this, including cultural factors, the lack of resources available, and the stigma attached to mental illness. Some of the problems surrounding mental healthcare in Africa Despite these …
Depression affects everyone differently. While these types share some common symptoms , they also have some key differences.
