In total, the global population with a mental health or substance abuse disorder numbers around 13% – a figure likely to increase as people continue adjusting to the upended lifestyle amid the pandemic. Social distancing, quarantine, and lockdown are a
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What Retail Therapy Looks Like Today
As our country begins to emerge from the Covid-19 cocoon, it seems that life will never return to the pre-pandemic normal. While it may be too early to measure the true impact the past year has had on our mental
Are We Doing Enough for Mental Health Awareness?
We often hear the phrase ‘mind-body connection’. What this means is that mental and physical health are interwoven and can affect one another. Mental illness can increase the risk of physical health problems just as chronic physical health conditions can
Living with Diabetes During the Pandemic
Living with diabetes can be exhausting. People with diabetes often liken it to having a 24/7 job with no days off and no retirement in sight. Diabetes patients have to juggle diet, medication, exercise, and stress along with other personal
What Can We Learn from the Stoics?
Even as our livelihoods have been forced to a halt due to Covid-19 and each spat of countermeasures we have imposed against it, we have continued to spend ferociously. Though some of our habits haven’t changed, the medium through which
Financial Stress and Mental Health: How Are They Related?
Have you experienced stress due to financial instability or do you know someone who has? It is well established that there is a strong relationship between financial stress and mental health. Of course, if you have recently lost your job
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Living Your Truth in the Age of Body Positivity
Body positivity is all the rage these days. People have suffered stress, anxiety, and severe negative mental health issues due to the way the media promotes unrealistic body ideals. With body positivity, they are finally choosing to define their own
A Bit of Planning Every Day Keeps Stress Away
Who said life in the 21st century is easy? Our society is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing new ideologies and lifestyle changes faster than we can adjust. Sometimes, all we need is a moment for ourselves to take a
Testosterone: What You Need to Know
Testosterone is a well-known male hormone produced by both men and women. Testosterone is present throughout body, and can be detected in the brain, eyes, muscles, and bones. As a result, it has a wide range of benefits. It is