Photo by rajat sarki on Unsplash What do nosy neighbors, news-hungry media moguls, and shrewd office peons have in common? All of them are masters in the art of gossiping. Honestly, all of us indulge in this fun, seemingly harmless activity at times. It seems harmless because we assume that the person in question will …
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Photo by Taras Chernus on Unsplash Everyone who follows mental health topics online has heard of the term ‘boundaries’. Unfortunately, like many popular mental health terms, it is grossly misused. That’s the reason why many people I know are: a) setting rigid, abusive, or unhealthy boundaries (narcissists are great at doing this to manipulate their …
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Trauma has percolated right down to my soul. It’s the part of me that makes me cold. Trust issues and cynicism enchain my mind. This jaded girl pushes away everyone in her life. The pills I take only numb my pain. The damage you did will never go away. Trauma will stay no matter what …
Depression is not only a common mental illness but is also long-term in nature. Above 80% of people with depression experience a relapse. Even if you are dependent on medication, they are likely to become less effective over time. There has been ongoing research to prevent depression relapse via natural remedies. Mindfulness has proven to …
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Covid-19 has cut short a lot of lives way before their time. Well, at least we have memorialized accounts on Facebook, which help commemorate the dead. They are a place where loved ones can visit to find some comfort and happiness. However, is this all there is to it? What is the mental health impact …
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Do you feel restless when you suddenly lose your phone network? Does it irritate you when your battery dies out and you can no longer check your social media updates? If yes, you could be a victim of FOMO without even realizing it. FOMO, or the fear of missing out, might seem like a harmless …
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In a better world, everyone would have equal access to therapy. Unfortunately, this is not the case. People of color and the LGBTQIA+ community struggle to find therapists who take care of their mental health needs. Eric Coly, a black entrepreneur from Los Angeles, changed the game with his groundbreaking app, Ayana Therapy. In an …
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In many ways, the world has changed its perception of beauty. There are inclusive, self-love campaigns helping more people to challenge unrealistic beauty standards. But at the same time, our hyper-connected world also exposes us to more aesthetic ideals than ever before. In fact, it’s telling that the global beauty and personal care market was …
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When I was a teenager, I picked up an indie film called Little Miss Sunshine on the recommendation of my favorite video store clerk. He had good taste and was affable as well, so I trusted his judgment. The name sounded corny but it had to be good if he said it was, right? On …
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When was the last time you were cheerful on very little sleep? If your answer is never, you are in the majority. Many aspects of one’s day come down to whether they had a good night’s sleep or not. Sound sleep is vital for your health and wellbeing, yet it’s not easy to achieve. …
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