How the Nervous System Affects Your Health
Your nervous system runs and powers every organ and every other method, from your brain to your digestion, breathing and beyond. But what many people don’t consider is that the natural aging process, toxins and diseases can damage your nervous system and, therefore, your overall health and well-being. What does the nervous system do? Your […]
4 Reasons We Judge Others and How to Break the Habit
One of the things most of us are taught as children is to never judge others. “Don’t judge a book by its cover!” And yet, despite our best efforts, many of us fall into the trap repeatedly. Why do we do it? Here are four common reasons that explain this bad habit of judging others. […]
Mental Health Effects of Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is not as easy to spot as physical abuse, but oftentimes its effects can be just as traumatic. Emotional abuse can involve many tactics, including gaslighting, shaming and manipulation. All these are intended to leave the victim feeling confused, powerless and hopeless. Typically people suffering from long-term or short-term emotional abuse, and depending […]
5 Tricks to Managing Your Everyday ADHD
If you’re an adult struggling to cope with ADHD, everyday life can present various challenges. You may have difficulty managing work and personal relationships, meeting demands at work and home, and taking care of your health and well-being. If you need some tips to help you manage daily life with your ADHD, below are five […]
How Learning Disabilities Affect a Child’s Mental Health
Learning disabilities are a frustrating part of life for many children and teens. Learning disabilities not only bring a sense of shame and isolation but can also lead to mental health issues in some children. What Are Learning Disabilities? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a learning disability is any disorder of […]
How Meditation Can Help Your Child’s ADHD
Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common developmental disorders experienced in children. Unfortunately, there currently are limited options for safe and effective drug treatment. And even with suitable pharmacological interventions, many parents don’t like putting their young children on medications that may have nasty side effects. There are, thankfully, other more natural treatment […]
Neurodivergence’s Impact on Mental Health
When we speak about human behaviour or ways of being, we have traditionally described someone as having normal or abnormal behaviour. Recently, mental health experts have begun to look at things in a broader, more inclusive scope. What Does Neurodivergent Mean? Neurodivergent is a term used to describe someone who behaves in a specific way […]
What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is a concept given in the 1990s by an Australian sociologist named Judy Singer. The term represents how people think, behave, communicate, and more. Neurodiversity is often associated with challenges an individual may face. For instance, people with neurodiverse traits may be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHA), dyslexia, or autism. But the […]
Somatic Meditation and Mindfulness for Trauma Treatment
While most people experience challenges and hardship in life, some people experience trauma. We’re beginning to understand trauma better now and have recognized that trauma is a physiological process that impacts our psychological and emotional well-being. When trauma is suppressed, it often leads to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and even PTSD. While […]
3 Ways Therapy Helps You Address Anxiety
Millions of people deal with stress and anxiety daily. Whether it’s a result of phobias, depression, or post-traumatic stress, anxiety can take a toll on our minds and health. If you deal with anxiety, you most likely have looked into ways you can help calm your emotional rollercoaster. Perhaps you’ve even tried some self-help techniques […]