Articles about mental health conditions and how to achieve psychological wellbeing. Tips on how to cope with mental disorders and maintain a balance of the mind, body and spirit to feel healthy and happy.

Feel Good Foods

10 Feel Good Foods That Will Instantly Boost Your Mood

Are you always crabby? Certain foods might be what you need to lift you out of the dumps and make you feel good again. Can what you eat change the way you feel? We answer this question and introduce you to a few feel good foods that have the potential to put you on cloud nine. Can What You Eat Affect Your Happiness?…

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Causes of Parental Depression

10 Causes of Parental Depression and How to Cope with It

Parental depression negatively affects both parents and children. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. In 2016, it was estimated that about 16 million adults in the US reported experiencing at least one major depressive disorder in the previous year, including parental depression. That translates to about 6.7% of all…

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Depression in the Elderly

Depression in the Elderly and 5 Things to Remember When Dealing with It

Few would disagree that depression has become one of the most common conditions among the population. Depression in the elderly is no exception. It once might have been frowned upon, and those suffering might not have received any type of support. However, the fact that this mental disorder, including depression in the elderly, has made its way into the mainstream news now means…

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How to Make Daily Exercise

How to Make Daily Exercise and Healthy Eating a Reality

Below are a few ways you can incorporate daily exercise into your routine as well as find time to cook healthy meals at home. It can be tough to get into shape. Especially if you haven’t focused on you in a while. The pounds may have packed on, the clothes may have gotten bigger, your self-esteem may have dropped. You may have let…

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How to Practice Forest Bathing

How to Practice Forest Bathing to Clear Your Mind and Heal Your Body

Forest bathing, also known as Shinrinyoku in Japanese – Shinrin stands for the forest, yoku for bath – is the activity of walking mindfully through a specific type of natural environment, usually a forest. In the Japanese tradition, enjoying calming activities like forest bathing regularly is something usual, even necessary. How Forest Bathing Affects Your Health Forest bathing is known to bring numerous…

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Driving Phobia

Driving Phobia: Why It Affects Some People and How to Cope with It

You are a competent driver, but occasionally cramp up behind the wheel. What you may have is driving phobia. Don't feel embarrassed if you have this condition because it affects more people than you may think. Life Advancer explains what it is, why some people have it, and how to cope with it. What Is Driving Phobia? As its name implies, this type…

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anxiety and relationships

Anxiety and Relationships: 5 Ways People with Anxiety Love Differently

The truth about anxiety and relationships is a hard truth. Those who suffer from anxiety love in different ways than others. I wish to speak to you from a place of personal knowledge. I have anxiety, and for me, dealing with relationships has been one of the most difficult things in life. To be honest, I find it easier to navigate complicated city…

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Get Over Depression After a Breakup

How to Get Over Depression After a Breakup and Move on with Your Life

Depression after a breakup is common. When you’ve become accustomed to being in a relationship, change can be almost unbearable. I think depression after a breakup is one of the deepest and darkest forms emotions. There’s hurt, insecurities, confusion and a lingering sense of hope that the relationship can be rekindled. Most often than not, there is no going back, and depression after a breakup…

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