by Sally | Sep 7, 2020 | Mental Health
Anger is perhaps the emotion that we find the most difficult to live with. That is most likely because anger has marked differences from other emotions. It is our fight mechanism which is essential for our survival, but it can have such damaging effects on our...
by Sally | Aug 31, 2020 | Depression, Mental Health
Being close to a loved one who is suffering from depression is incredibly difficult. All we want to do is help. When it becomes clear that you can’t take the pain away, it is easy to become frustrated. Try to keep in mind that your loved one is dealing with an...
by Sally | Aug 24, 2020 | Mental Health, Trauma
Many of us as kids were told explicitly or implicitly that we should be seen and not heard. While the purpose of this statement may have been to keep the household volume down, it could also have had negative ramifications. Worse still, many children suffer from...
by Sally | Jul 27, 2020 | Couples & Relationships, Mental Health
Society seems to condition us always need to appear calm and in full control of how we feel no matter the circumstances. Suppressing emotions may seem like an excellent way to prove that you are healthy and doing well, but hiding how you feel can have a detrimental...
by Sally | Jul 20, 2020 | Couples & Relationships, Grief, Mental Health
Grief After a Miscarriage Throughout our lives, we experienced the loss of loved ones and friends. But there is no more significant loss than that of a child. The pain of such a loss is devastating. If you’ve experienced a miscarriage, you are most likely...
by Sally | Jun 15, 2020 | Mental Health
We are all told to eat more fruits and vegetables for our physical health. However, did you know that the nutrients in fruits and veggies are essential for balancing your mood? A study from Warwick University in the UK tracked the eating habits of over 80,000 adults...