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- 4 Steps to Overcome a Botched Surgery - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Meghan BelnapEven though surgical procedures are safer than ever, mishaps can still occur at any time. If you are the victim of a botched surgery, then you will need to take a few important steps if you want to protect your health and finances. Write Down Everything These situations almost always escalate ...
Views: 13 - 5 Amazing Benefits Of Play Therapy For Children - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2019 from Dan ArrowDo you remember your childhood days? Perhaps you enjoyed playing soccer and other sports. Or maybe you loved puzzles and playing with building blocks. Children’s play is an important aspect of their development. It is beneficial for both their physical and emotional health. When children ...
Views: 22 - Anxiety and Depression Disorders Affecting Millions of Americans - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from James LowranceStatistics on people in the USA who experience anxiety disorders has been estimated at 40 million by many reputable medical websites. When you add-in the number of people suffering depression, which is estimated at 17.5 million, with 9.2 million suffering from major (severe) Clinical Depression, ...
Views: 27 - Experiencing Burnout - 5 Simple Ways to Keep Yourself Active - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Michael UsiagwuBurnout. We've all been there. We've all experienced that state of extreme physical and mental stress that makes it impossible to focus on any other thing other than the pain we were going through. Burnouts, especially as a result of job stress (the commonest) are not desirable, but all too many ...
Views: 38 - Alternative therapy in Mental health - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalPinkymind, an online wellness center that focuses on counseling has gained a lot of traction in the last few months with quite a lot of app downloads and satisfied customers. They are now taking the next step towards better mental wellbeing by soon introducing alternate therapy. Work, ...
Views: 56 - Child Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalMood swings, trouble with friends, difficulty in coping and anxiety are difficulties that widely exist in adults but what is overlooked is how even children face it. A child while growing up also goes through various emotional and mental changes in school, at home and in its other surroundings. ...
Views: 36 - Explore, Track and Enhance Your Mental Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalPinkymind, the online wellness center has been a part of many individual’s lives through their counseling and therapy services. With the convenience of reaching out to someone via chat, call or video call and choosing from a range of experts, Pinkymind has been widely liked. It is seen to be the ...
Views: 32 - Mood Tracker- Awareness To Wellness - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalWellness and More Wellness constitutes a balance of mental well-being, emotional well-being, and physical well-being. Pinkymind, the online wellness platform holds expertise in counseling and therapy sessions. It recently also launched a range of new features that now make the app more ...
Views: 36 - Sleep Difficulty - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalDid you know that one-third of our time is spent sleeping? A night of quality sleep is as essential as any other basic need such as food and water. Without sleep, we cannot function physically and mentally properly. Sleep difficulty is a result of trouble falling or maintaining sleep. For some ...
Views: 43 - Get 20% Off Backbone Power - A Self-Help Audiobook With Code JULY4 - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownBackbone Power, an easy to understand book, tackles the question of whether being a “people pleaser” is a virtue or a curse. Backbone Power takes the reader on a self-guided tour of their deepest thought processes to arrive at an understanding of the true “Self”. As they gain a better ...
Views: 46(1 vote) - Music saved my life - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2019 from Nicole WarrenHave you ever heard someone talk about how music saved their life? This could be through playing music, writing it, listening to it… at the loudest volume possible so you can literally feel it. Going to live shows can be so cathartic, literally feeling the music on your skin… wow. I’ve ...
Views: 53 - TOOTH CARE CONUNDRUM: Should You YANK It Out Or Look To SAVE It? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Ron SpencerA common conundrum amongst people having toothaches or dental complications is - "Whether to pull it out or look to save it from a reliable dental expert?" Truth be told- the easier way to be rid of that infected or diseased tooth is to yank it out hard. However, there is no need to go off the ...
Views: 50 - Therapy for NPD and Narcissists - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2019 from Darlene LancerMany people ask whether narcissists can change or benefit from therapy. Because narcissists see the cause of their problems as external due to their defenses of denial, distortion, and projection, their ability to look at themselves introspectively is limited. Thus, they don’t often come to ...
Views: 74(2 votes) - University Mental Health Education Programs » Mind Blank - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2019 from Mind BlankVulkovic (2017) Reports “One in three higher education students think about suicide or self-harm”. In Australia anxiety levels at TAFE and University are on an Increase. Mind Blank is a not-for-profit organisation that generates awareness of mental health concerns in youth across Australia by ...
Views: 50 - Creating Good Workplace Mental Health in Australia » Mind Blank - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2019 from Mind BlankWant To Know About Workplace Mental Health In Australia? A study conducted by PwC (2014) estimated that mental illness in the Australian economy is costing us approximately $11 billion per year. Further assessments on mental health in Australia can be made by focusing in on how well we ranked ...
Views: 77 - Why You Should Be Seeing A Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Jaclyn TengMost people take their physical health seriously and take excellent care of their bodies. This is always a good idea, but there is another part of a person's health that is equally important, but rarely gets the same attention. This, of course, is in reference to mental health. To truly be ...
Views: 75(1 vote) - Swimming Your Way To A Happier And Healthier Life - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Jeremy SutterIf you have found yourself in a personal slump, then it is time to consider how active you are. Often times we neglect exercise because our bodies hurt, or we simply do not have time. However, there is no need to neglect your body, mind, or spirit any longer. A great way to get yourself ...
Views: 173 - Dr. Romance: When Therapy Isn’t Working - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes:As a therapist, I have worked with many clients who had been going to a previous therapist for years, and getting nowhere. Some therapists just listen and sympathize, but will not challenge a client to move through and past trauma and stuck places. If talking to friends and ...
Views: 117(1 vote) - Seriously... you want me to practice mindfulness..? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Nicole WarrenI know… mindfulness is pretty popular and everyone is encouraged to practice this weird thing. It will solve all of your problems, can eliminate cavities, will ensure that you will never feel sad again! Not exactly, but many people have found it helpful to bring awareness to what’s going on. It ...
Views: 94 - What the heck is EMDR - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Nicole WarrenWhat the heck is EMDR? EMDR stands for eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing. Francine Shapiro, Ph.D, the woman that developed EMDR, suggests that painful or traumatic memories can get “locked” in the brain. These memories are often fragmented and incomplete and they can lead to us kinda ...
Views: 89 - Why living away from the city for a year will help your mental health - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Kevin GardnerPeople often associate the great outdoors with physical vitality. And to be fair, there's a lot of truth to the idea. Being outside often gives us a chance to really stretch our muscles and get some exercise. But most people would find a surprising health benefit if they lived away from the city ...
Views: 245(1 vote) - Why counseling is important? - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalThe mind is one of the strongest parts of our body. Millions of thought waves generate into it every second. Smallest of issues related to the mind is of concern as they may lead to harmful situations causing damage. While some people are able to possess a good command over their mind, some fail ...
Views: 111 - Is It Good To Approach A Couples Therapist? - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Dan ArrowIt is hard to find a couple that does not run into issues and challenges with their relationship. Times are changing and sustaining a relationship is becoming increasingly challenging. There could be various reasons for these changes but if you want to protect a relationship from falling apart, ...
Views: 75 - Can a Narcissist Benefit from Psychotherapy? - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Darlene LancerMany people ask whether narcissists can change or benefit from therapy. Because narcissists see the cause of their problems as external due to their defenses of denial, distortion, and projection, their ability to look at themselves introspectively is limited. Thus, they don’t often come to ...
Views: 143(3 votes) - External Support Will Allow You To Go Where You Wouldn’t Go By Yourself - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone is carrying a lot of emotional pain, they may do just about everything that they can to keep it at bay. This could take place by taking things, doing things, and focusing on things. What this will typically do is stop them from having to come into contact with what is taking ...
Views: 112 - How to Stop Committing Suicide? - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIt is quite possible that he may have to face a similar condition again and again in every life, maybe for even seven births, again. Such is the law of Nature! Where the burden of one life itself seems so difficult, how can we take the risk of extending it to seven lives?! So come, let us ...
Views: 78 - How to Find the Best Therapist - by Submitted on May 15, 2019 from Farrukh KhurshidThe therapist has to be prepared to handle a number of mental disorders, and traumas. An experienced therapist is a person who is qualified and helps his patients cure mental disorders or problems and create the very best and effective outcome of the therapy session. The therapy needs to be ...
Views: 107 - Why people avoid psychotherapists? - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Dan ArrowWe know that psychotherapy has helped numerous people at personal as well as professional levels. Despite the success rate of therapy not many people approach therapists. Why do people avoid psychotherapist? What makes them stay away from the therapists? Here are few factors why many people stay ...
Views: 86 - 10 Ways to Help Someone with Depression - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from aykut bartelbyIt is hard being around someone with depression. Well, I guess it must be. Being on the depressed side of the mirror, I can only assume. But to be able to answer the question “How Do You Help Somebody with Depression?” one needs to know how it feels to live with depression. I’ve been ...
Views: 150 - Of hushed whispers behind closed doors - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalWhat will people say? An exciting teen returns from a store empty-handed, because the shirt he chose was pink and his dad did not want their neighbors thinking his son was gay. An older couple tamps down on their desire to physically show affection in a public setting, lest their relatives ...
Views: 84 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalAutism is a lifelong neurological condition. Among the several developmental disorders in children, autism is the most common brain disorder. Autism manifests as differences in development in three main areas: 1. Communication (verbal and non-verbal), 2. Social interactions and 3. ...
Views: 93 - PinkyMind: The journey so far - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Neetu AgarwalStress, worries, panic, anxiety, depression, and problems with relationships lead to discomfort for anyone. Students and householders alike are suffering from the deteriorating lifestyle. Anxiety is an impediment to corporate business goals. Employee performance has been badly affected. ...
Views: 88 - 5 Things to Do After A Car Accident - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from Pie chanMillions of people are reported to be involved in a car accident every year in the United States, which result in death and leaving many people injured. In 2009, there were a high rate of car accidents in the United States which left 31,000 people dead and nearly two million injured. For people ...
Views: 132(1 vote) - Changes To My Contact Information and Updates - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Brittany GundersonMy facebook author page is now facebook.com/brittanygundersonauthor My blog is blg2011motherof2blog.wordpress.com My website is www.brittanygundersonauthor.com My email is still blg2011motherof2@yahoo.com What I have been up to lately: I have been publishing a handful of books on ...
Views: 91 - Life Are Likely to Be Negatively Affected by Work Related Stress - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Samuel TerenceStress in our lives has a big impact on our physical and emotional health. Some of its examples are divorce, chronic illness or injury, high-risk jobs, depression, anxiety, etc. In all these situations, our loved ones have to suffer a lot as we can't give full attention on them. According to a ...
Views: 99 - Burnout: 3 Reasons to Make the Most of Your Relaxation Time - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanAccording to a study by Kronos Inc. And Future Workplace, employee burnout has reached epidemic proportions. Not only is employee burnout bad for business, but it’s also bad for your own personal health and wellbeing. While you may not get a lot of relaxation time, here are 3 reasons to make the ...
Views: 438 - Total Knee Replacement Surgery Packages in India at affordable Cost - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Satish PrajapatiWhat is a total knee replacement ? A total knee replacement is a
Views: 126 - The 7 Ways Ayahuasca Will Ruin Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Gemini AdamsAya-Whatta? Was probably what you’d have said a few years ago when reading this, but this previously mysterious Amazonian plant medicine known as Ayahuasca has, in the past few years, hit the mainstream hard. Until pretty recently, this off-beat beverage seemed appealing only to a few brave ...
Views: 216 - Action, Emotion and Belief – Three Levels of Change - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Connie BrannanHow do people come to do the things they do? How are habits formed and maintained? How do we create behavioral change on demand? These are important questions if one is in the business of selling change, as I am. I give a lot of thought to helping people change. I’m always looking for ...
Views: 239 - What you need to know about Zhewitra - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamThe market is now flooded with many sexual problem-related products. And among the sea of sexual problem-related products, finding the right one is really difficult. Especially without using the product, it is quite impossible to understand which one is good and which one is bad. Zhewitra is one ...
Views: 128 - Residential Drug Treatment Programs in California - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Ken SeeleyWhen an individual takes the first important step towards recovery, the informed decision to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol addiction - there are a few things to consider when deciding on the type of rehab is best suited for the individuals unique situation. Each individual struggling ...
Views: 130 - All About Online Counselling- What, When, Where, Why And Who? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Kamal SwamiOnline therapy or online counselling is an alternative option of face-to-face therapy and proven to be convenient and accessible. More Australians are increasingly becoming more aware and addressing their mental health issues. Online therapy will allow people to address their mental health ...
Views: 210 - "To mentor or not to mentor" - On building self-knowledge in coaching and mentoring - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from Helen Fenton"To mentor or not to mentor" - On building self-knowledge in coaching and mentoring In many cultures coaching or to be a coach or mentor means that self-knowledge is the is the fount of wisdom. In Sanskrit there is a term rasa, which means ‘the delight of tasting one’s own consciousness’ ...
Views: 164 - Warriors say No With Dignity, NOT With Excuses! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 208(1 vote) - All Of Us Need To Say YES to OURSELVES - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 146(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I like the feeling of getting cut - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: is it normal to like the feeling of glass cutting your skin?I like the feeling of getting cut.......this isnt good is it?... Dear Reader: You're right --it's not good. What it means is that you are emotionally numb, and looking for sensation to feel alive. The ...
Views: 181(1 vote) - Why Equine Assisted Therapy Works - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Riya VEquine Therapy is mainly a powerful, evidence-based experiential modality. The horse-human connection can make a wide range of benefits for teen mental health. Through equine therapy activities, teens basically gain confidence, build trust, and form healthier boundaries. Moreover, the basic ...
Views: 152 - Interaction with the Autistic Children - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2019 from Lilly MyersStruggling to deal with the external environment, children affected by the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) also find it uneasy to interact, use language and communicate. And if you’re a parent of one, you might be saddened to see your child in this situation. For help, check out this guide ...
Views: 159 - Reiki Treatment, Therapy healing in NYC with Getintegrativehealth.com - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Soli SethiWe live in a world of energy that nourishes and maintains all living things. When this energy flows uninterrupted there is balance and harmony within and around us, and we experience a sense of well being. There are many variations of Reiki, but in essence Reiki treatments can help the body ...
Views: 192 - What is Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine and How are they Used? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Lana ThomasHealth Psychology is a somewhat isolated branch of the field of psychology. It is the study of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare. Health Psychologists strive to understand how psychological and even cultural factors contribute to physical health and ...
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