Menopause marks the transition of a woman’s body leading to the end of the reproductive years. The period leading to menopause is called perimenopause, and this lasts up to take 4-8 years. The menopausal age differs for each woman; usually, it occurs between 45-55 years old. During the peri-menopausal period, the woman’s body goes through … Continue reading Menopause and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
64% of Americans over 18 drink coffee at least once a day. It’s safe to say that the most popular non-alcoholic drink in the U.S. is coffee. No wonder why you can see a coffee shop on every corner of the street. When you drink coffee because it makes you feel alive, you’re ready to … Continue reading Why Doesn’t Caffeine Wake Me Up? Will Having Too Much Affect My Mental Health?
Do you dread the thought that your partner may leave you? Or are you getting too anxious knowing that you have to live alone when your kids go to college? Being alone is sad, but when it has become a persistent fear, and it’s starting to affect your emotional and mental health, this is called … Continue reading Autophobia: The Fear of Being Alone
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that develops in people who experience scary, shocking, or traumatic events. If you ever watched the movie Thank You For Your Service and American Sniper, these portray the real-life experiences of soldiers battling with PTSD. PSTD isn’t just experienced by veterans. It can be diagnosed to people … Continue reading Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bullying in school can come in many forms: physical (hitting, pushing, throwing papers), verbal (name-calling or relentless teasing), psychological, mental, and emotional (spreading rumors, blackmailing). With the rampant use of social media, cyberbullying can also occur (like sending hurtful messages or commenting negatively on Facebook). Bullying can have long-term negative impacts on your child, and … Continue reading My Child Is Being Bullied: What Should I Do?
Racism has been an ongoing issue, especially in the United States. We see videos online of Asian women being attacked is heartbreaking. Other than the physical attacks, the negative impacts of racism on mental health must be taken seriously. When you come to think of it, racism is also bullying. The trauma and experiences caused … Continue reading The Effects of Racism on the Mental Health
You are well aware of how regular exercise can benefit your physical health. Your doctor tells you to exercise to lower your risk of developing diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Also, exercising regularly helps you maintain a healthy body weight. Yes, it is a proven fact that you need … Continue reading The Benefits of Exercise to the Mental Well-Being
A stroll in the public park, a hike in the wilderness, or a day at the beach is proven beneficial for our mental and physical health. A study conducted by Mathew White concluded that there are plentiful cognitive benefits and happiness when exposed to nature. Mother nature has healing powers that we can’t get anywhere. … Continue reading Benefits of Nature to the Mental Health
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and colleges all over the U.S. and all over the world transitioned into online classes. The health and safety of everyone is the utmost priority during the pandemic, and online schooling is only the best option during these times. At first, it was comfortable and convenient. For parents, no … Continue reading Mental Health Effects of Online Learning
Knowing your personality trait can give insights about yourself, like what motivates you, how to be more efficient, understand yourself on why you’ve been acting the way you do, and perhaps the best career choice for you. To figure out who you really are, start with getting to know the big five personality factors and … Continue reading Know the 5 Factor Personality Traits and Corresponding Career Choices
