Mental Health

Keeping Anxiety At Bay: 7 Tips On How To…

According to the American Psychological Association, “ Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Apr 5, 2018 1 min read

Food For Thought: 5 Brain Foods To Boost Your…

While most of our memory issues are a by-product of our busy multitasking lifestyles that cause stress and anxiety, resulting in minor episodes of...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Apr 4, 2018 1 min read

Understanding Mental Illness: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Primarily considered a childhood condition, the term ‘Autism Spectrum’ refers to a range of conditions with a varying level of difficulties in socializing, communication,...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Mar 26, 2018 3 min read

Understanding Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder

Previously termed as ‘Manic-Depressive Disorder’, this condition is characterized by mood fluctuations between the two extremes: ‘low’ depressive episodes and ‘high’ manic or hypomanic...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Mar 26, 2018 3 min read

ADHD: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

Previously known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), The word ‘Hyper’ was added to best describe the characteristic Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, and Inattention experienced by those...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Mar 26, 2018 3 min read

Mind Games: Some Rare And Bizarre Mental Disorders

Mass media portrayal of mental health is vastly negative, yet, ironically, it has also served as a means of awareness for many mental disorders....

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Mar 26, 2018 3 min read

Lifting The Veil: Eliminating The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Mental health was once considered taboo, with sufferers referred to as ‘lunatics’ and ‘madmen’ who could never be a productive member of society; and...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Mar 26, 2018 3 min read

Antidepressants: Medicines For Despair

First developed in the 1950s, antidepressants are the painkillers of mental illness; they provide instant relief from depressive and anxiety-inducing symptoms, along with other...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Mar 26, 2018 2 min read

Mental Health: An Introduction To Well-known Mental Disorders

Like all other parts of the body, the brain is also susceptible to various illnesses that negatively affect an individual’s daily life. However, they...

Maida (Ex. Editor)
Mar 26, 2018 3 min read