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Mental illness, also known as mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health problems that affect your mood, thinking, and behavior for a sustained period of time. Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors are examples of mental illnesses that can have a long-lasting impact …

Have you ever found yourself in a period of intense mental distress? That’s what a mental breakdown, also known as a nervous breakdown can feel like. Some experience emotional breakdown progressively, while others feel it very suddenly. You may even find yourself unable to perform daily tasks due to the …

It’s Mental Health Awareness month! How is your mental health? And how do you tell whether your mental health is falling apart? Are you prone to suffer from a mental illness? What are the symptoms? What are the key signs of stress affecting mental health? How are you coping with …

On the 11th March 2020, WHO Director-General made an official statement in assessing the COVID-19 Coronavirus as a global pandemic.  At that time, there were 118,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus globally. Fast forward just 24 days from the Director-Generals chilling assessment, the official count of confirmed COVID-19 infections now top …

We are proud to work alongside the Academy of Medical Sciences, and a team of mental health and neuroscience experts to make sure the mental health research response to coronavirus gets the urgent attention it needs. As part of this work, we asked our supporters to tell us their top …

Want to amplify your mindset? Sacred Roots, in collaboration with KLBP Radio, is bringing 9 mental health experts together for a two hour round table interview on Optimal Self Care. We will be discussing grief, mindfulness, meditation, self expression, the healing arts and much more! Each …

As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety is normal. Many people are feeling worried, afraid, or are struggling with boredom and isolation. Loss of income, disconnection from social support networks, and other factors make it difficult for us to rely on our usual sources of stability and comfort. As therapists, …

By Robin (from ABLEize) ABLEize has made a shocking discovery that many people with severe anxiety, depression and loneliness as well as thoughts of suicide during the fears following Coronavirus (COVID-19) are not able to receive the mental health support they so desperately need. Due to the lack of mental …

Louisa Rose is a social media consultant and a mum of two. She spoke to us about her experiences as a parent living with anxiety and depression during lockdown. [Trigger warning: this post references suicide] I have always suffered from depression and anxiety for as long as I remember. I …

COVID-19, formally known as the novel coronavirus, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. It has become increasingly important to understand not only the physical symptoms but also the impact on mental health. While the focus of current research is primarily on nurses and …