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Mental Health, Tips/Advice

10 activities to help you connect with your loved one with dementia

When a loved one's memory fades, the time you spend together today can be powerful for both your hearts and minds.
Mental Health, Relationships

How to overcome social anxiety when being around people stresses you out

These simple strategies will help you get through any social situation, whether it's a best friend's birthday party or your next family gathering.
Empty nest syndrome is real – here’s how to cope
Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships

Empty nest syndrome is real – here’s how to cope

Whether it’s your first or last who’s leaving home, this is an emotional time. Learn how to deal with the increased space and decreased demand on your time and skills as a parent.
9 ways to cope with anxiety, according to crisis counsellors
Mental Health

9 ways to cope with anxiety, according to crisis counsellors

Crisis counsellors and trained hotline volunteers help people with anxiety every day. Here are the coping mechanisms for anxiety they've found that work best. Medically reviewed by Dr Ashley [...]
How to cope when the world seems like a horrible place
Mental Health

8 ways to cope when the world seems like a horrible place

The next time those horrific headlines have you feeling overwhelmed, consider these eight coping strategies.
Living with loss: Strategies for coping with the death of a loved one
Mental Health, Thought-provoking

Living with loss: Strategies for coping with the death of a loved one

The feelings of loss that follow the death of a loved one can at times seem unbearable. Although there's no "right way" to mourn someone's passing, these three tips from grief experts can help [...]
Mental Health

10 science-backed ways to lower your stress this instant (really!)

Stressed? We feel you. Here, science comes to the rescue with actual proven ways to decrease your stress level – right now.
13 signs you’re dealing with a psychopath
Culture, Mental Health

13 signs you’re dealing with a psychopath

The word psychopath might evoke the image of a serial killer or fictionalised villain, but knowing these psychopathic signs can help you notice if you’re dealing with one on a daily basis.
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13 signs you could have post-traumatic stress disorder
Mental Health

13 signs you could have post-traumatic stress disorder

If you’ve ever been through something dangerous, shocking, extremely unsafe or life-threatening, look out for these subtle changes in your everyday life that could be signs of post-traumatic [...]
How to keep a gratitude journal, with 16 prompts to help you get started
Mental Health, Thought-provoking,Inspirational

How to keep a gratitude journal, with 16 prompts to help you get started

According to experts, keeping a gratitude journal can have numerous health benefits. Here's what they want you to know about why and how to do it, including gratitude journal prompts.
8 bipolar symptoms you might be ignoring
HealthSmart, Mental Health

8 bipolar symptoms you might be ignoring

It can be tough to figure out if you're just moody, or if your emotional highs and lows are the result of a more serious mental illness. Here's how to tell if you might have bipolar disorder.
Mental Health

14 everyday habits can seriously increase your dementia risk

Scientists have identified things that can be changed or modified to reduce the risk of cognitive decline or dementia.
10 clear signs you’re having a panic attack
Mental Health

10 clear signs you’re having a panic attack

Many people use the term "panic attack" loosely, declaring they've had a panic attack when they're really just experiencing minor stress. But a panic attack is much more acute – it's a sudden [...]
12 ways to avoid holiday depression
Culture, Mental Health

12 ways to avoid holiday depression

Here are the best expert tips for managing holiday depression that will help you navigate the season this year.
What is catastrophising?
Mental Health

What is catastrophising?

Does one bad date make you fear you'll be alone forever? You may be catastrophising – a type of cognitive distortion that makes worst-case scenarios seem likelier than they are.
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