Are you struggling to get enough sleep or experiencing vivid dreams when you do? It seems that you are not alone. The pandemic and lockdowns have made it harder to maintain routines and to fall asleep, with many people reporting feeling more anxious than usual, according to a survey by […]
In a move that would have been unthinkable just months ago, quarantine and social distancing have now become commonplace globally as governments make concerted efforts to fight the spiralling coronavirus outbreak. The measures, which have seen citizens from the U.S. to India either encouraged or enforced to stay in their […]
These are some of the recommendations from the World Health Organization to stay physically and mentally healthy while living under quarantine. The new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China less than three months ago has spread to more than 300,000 people in nearly every country across the world. More than 100 […]
Overwhelmed already by the approach of the Christmas festivities? Stressed by the thought of the endless present buying, shopping, wrapping, cooking and enforced levels of jollity you need to summon up whilst simultaneously boiling the Brussels sprouts, pouring the Prosecco and charming the relatives you hardly ever see? Blanking out […]
The evidence shows that being lonely is bad for your physical and mental health. But, with support from groups and specialists – and even the internet – you needn’t tackle it on your own. According to the Campaign to End Loneliness, a commission originally set up by MP Jo Cox […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are currently the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older. Anxiety disorders can include a range of classifications including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias. While doing […]
Most of us have days where there’s only enough time to get dressed, go to work and try to fit in a bit of family time -who has the time to stop and smell the roses? Most importantly, where’s the time to take care of our mental well-being? It’s often […]
The fitness fanatics out there probably know the feeling of pushing yourself to the max in a workout. But a holistic approach to health and wellness involves movement, nutrition, and regeneration, says Alicia Agostinelli, a personal trainer and yoga instructor at Equinox Seaport Square in Boston. Practicing self-care strategies during […]
Mothers say they suffer from “mum guilt” and are too ashamed to ask for help for fear of looking like a failure. This was the shared experience voiced by mums and dads at BBC 5 live’s #mumtakeover which aimed to be an honest and intimate conversation about parenting and mental […]
There was a thought provoking article on www.bbc.co.uk and we thought we would share it with you. They report that at any one time, a sixth of the population in England aged 16 to 64 have a mental health problem, according to statistics body NHS Digital. Whether it is family […]
