Food and Mood - The Role of Diet in Depression and Low MoodByJaime Rose Chambers05 May 2022Many factors are involved and can contribute to depression or low mood, some out of our control. Research has confirmed there is a strong link between what we eat and our risk of depression. There isn’t necessarily a ‘diet’ for mental health, rather a dietary pattern that involves eating more foods associated with a decreased risk of depression and eating less foods associated with an increased risk of depression. The dietary pattern most commonly associated with reducing the risk of depression is the Mediterranean Diet. Category:Nutrition, Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
Coping With A Negative News CycleByScott Henderson04 April 2022There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and anxiety is totally normal. However there are some useful tips to cope with the stress.Category:Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit differentByDr. Happy 24 March 2022Mindfulness can be used to observe any and every internal and external phenomenon of human life. So, in addition to observing feelings and thoughts, the focus of mindfulness can be on behaviours and habits (good and bad), eating and exercising, interactions with others and even responses to global issues and events. Category:Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
Sleep – Why You Need to Start Making it a Priority ByDr. Michela Sorensen18 March 2022Sleep is a foundational pillar of health, and the quality of your sleep can impact not just your physical energy in the morning but your mental and emotional health, too. Join us this year for World Sleep Day 2022 in promoting quality sleep worldwide.Category:Mental Health, General MedicalRead More0 Comments
Bad sleep makes a good life very difficultByDr. Happy 16 March 2022When most people think of health and wellbeing, they typically think about exercise and diet, which is great, because both of those are extremely important. But there’s another “pillar” of health and wellbeing that’s far too often ignored, discounted, or underappreciated; and that’s sleep. Category:Mental Health, General MedicalRead More0 Comments
Why is sleep so important?ByEm Batger11 March 2022Sleep is one of the biggest restorative activities that we as humans can do. Arguably just as important (if not more) that a healthy diet and regular exercise; yet it’s something that’s neglected by a large majority of usCategory:Mental Health, General MedicalRead More0 Comments
Chronic Pain and the Link to Mental HealthByTammy George24 February 2022Chronic pain doesn’t just have a devastating toll on physical health, but can also impact their mental health and wellbeing, and overall quality of life.Category:Mental Health, General MedicalRead More0 Comments
4 Tips on How to Ask Someone if They're OkayByTammy George24 February 2022Asking someone if they’re okay can make all the difference - in some cases it could even save a life. Know how to ask and follow up.Category:Mental Health, DepressionRead More0 Comments
What if Happiness and Life Success Came from Doing LESS … Not MORE? ByDr. Happy 15 December 2021Even when we need something, having more and more of that something, beyond what’s needed, doesn’t necessarily make for better. Category:Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
Grieving The Loss Of A PetByLaura Vissaritis09 December 2021Grief is such a complicated emotion, and certainly not one that is unique to human beings. It appears in many forms, lasts for various amounts of time and expresses itself in more ways than any other emotion I can think of.Category:Mental Health, Grief and LossRead More0 Comments
How Not To Be Controlled By Your Thoughts And FeelingsByDr. Happy 09 December 2021Your thoughts, too, can either add to your moods in a positive way or … not. You might not always be aware of them, just like the music playing in the background, but they can still have an effect anyway.Category:Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
5 Ways to Prepare for Lockdown - How to Maintain Your Mental HealthByTammy George13 October 2021Lockdowns can be difficult on everyone. Missing celebrations and catching up with friends and family can take a mental toll but there are a few things you can do to be mentally prepared should you go into lockdown again. Category:Mental Health, COVID-19, LonelinessRead More0 Comments