Anger management is a burning issue, especially for men, and within that category, especially for younger men. The inability to manage anger can have catastrophic consequences, both for the person with the problem and for all those around them.
A surprising number of people grow up not knowing who their biological father is. There are many reasons why this may be the case. Some women use sperm from a donor, perhaps because their partner or husband is infertile, because they are in a lesbian relationship, or because they are single and worry that if they leave it too long, they might not have a chance to be a mother.
Although marijuana use is still illegal in many countries (despite the growing trend towards legalisation), it has long been used by people who suffer from stress as a form of self-medication, often along with other substances, both illegal and legal.
Most of us are familiar with the word “mindfulness”, but few really know what it means, let alone how we can apply mindfulness to our daily lives.
Self-harm has been present in society for several generations, now. But with the rise of graphic content being shared on platforms such as Instagram, just how much is it contributing to the problem?
We’re all susceptible to stress of varying intensities, but “it’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” And whether it’s because of a triviality or something greater, the effect it has on your health is still the same. When we experience stressors, it causes the brain to release a hormone known as cortisol, putting you into the survival mode of fight or flight. This impairs cognition, leading to errors of judgment which often result in further emotional distress.
Seeing loved ones experiencing a hard time even in the short-term can be difficult. Nobody wants to see those close to them suffer, unnecessarily. Even worse still, is having to stand by powerless unable to make a positive contribution to their well-being. Supporting someone with schizophrenia is challenging to say the very least.
