Christmas can be a stressful time. The expense of buying gifts, the pressure of last minute shopping and the heightened expectations of family togetherness can all combine to undermine our best intentions. Some practical suggestions can help you reduce your ‘Christmas stress’. Christmas is typically one of the most stressful […]
Most people know their stress culprits. Issues involving money, balancing work and family, and life’s breakneck speed are all key factors that keep us on edge. How much? According to the 2009 Stress in America survey, published by the American Psychological Association, 24 percent of more than 1,500 adults polled […]
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is episodes of depression that occur at a certain time of the year, usually during winter. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The disorder may begin during the teen years or in early adulthood. Like other forms of depression, it occurs more often in women than in […]
What makes men happy? If you thought it was all about grilling and beer, well, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. An informal poll by www.health.msn.com of a diverse group — chefs and bottlewashers, stock brokers and musicians, bachelors and grand dads — yielded the following list of 14 fulfilling routines and pastimes that help make […]
Can stressful life events increase your risk of breast cancer? The relationship between attitude, outlook, mood, and breast cancer is up for debate, but a recent Israeli study of women under the age of 45 found that exposure to several stressful life events, such as the divorce or death of […]
For women, risk of depression falls as coffee intake rises says www.Health.com. According to a large new study, women who drink caffeinated coffee are less likely to become depressed – and the more they drink, the more their risk of depression goes down. The study, which was published today in […]
A stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace associated by a particular circumstance. Many people can be affected by the stigma associated with mental health. Being told you have a mental illness often comes at a difficult time, after a struggle with symptoms and the problems they cause. Giving […]
Any of us can go through an overwhelming traumatic event, and most get over it without help. But about one in three go on with symptoms for many months or years – this is called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD Symptoms of PTSD usually start within six months, […]
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a preoccupation with the appearance of a certain part of the body. What causes it? The cause of BDD is unclear, but it may be genetic or caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. What are the symptoms? People with BDD are excessively worried […]
Everyone feels their anger is justified when they’re actually angry. Equally, we’ve all looked back and realised we may have overreacted. But for some people, anger can become a problem that needs to be addressed. Understanding Anger It’s important to realise several things about anger before you start tackling it. […]
