Non-substance addiction is a serious mental health concern that not many are not aware of. It is best if one is equipped with basic psychological aspects of non-substance addiction knowledge as it will help in raising awareness. You or someone close to you may be experiencing one. Knowing the following will help: What is the nature of non-substance … [Read more...]
How Does Outpatient Rehab Work?
Addiction is a chronic condition characterized by repeated misuse of substances, leading to physical and mental health impairments. Substances include alcohol and drugs, including prescription, illegal, and over-the-counter (OTC). The impact of addiction can be detrimental to both physical and mental health, including relationships. On top of that, addiction can cause … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Psychologists and Counsellors
For many people, deciding to pursue therapy is a big step. You have to be willing to admit you need help, and you have to be willing to work on your issues in a real and personal way. While this decision is essential, it is only the first decision you must make on your journey to wellness. Next, you must decide who to see for your therapy, which starts by understanding the … [Read more...]
Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Disorder Explained
The compulsion to pull one’s hair repeatedly and routinely until it causes impairment in functioning or physical injury is known as trichotillomania, or compulsive hair-pulling disorder (APA, 2013). The disorder is still not well-understood, and the stigma associated with those who suffer from it magnifies the mental and emotional anguish. Who Gets It Trichotillomania … [Read more...]
Quit It: Overcoming Smoking Addiction
Addiction is not something that should ever be taken lightly, but most of society has an addiction of sorts. Alcohol, smoking and food are some of the most common addictions that aren’t considered to be ‘serious’ among friends, but anything in excess that you cannot help but indulge in has to be stopped as soon as possible to avoid a problem. Image Source Smoking is one … [Read more...]
Anxiety: Everything You Need To Be Aware Of
Image source Feeling anxious and struggling with anxiety can be a crippling experience even for the strongest of people. It can take a hold of you at any moment. Be that in the workplace when it comes to deadlines or perhaps in a social scene where you will be expected to socialise with other people. It can take a hold of you and be a hard thing to shake of. However, it … [Read more...]
Talking Therapies. Approaches To Recovering Emotionally After A Traumatic Incident
Suffering an accident or injury is never a thing that either us or a loved one wants to go through. Suffering an injury that could be life threatening, such as through an accident or at the hands of someone else. This can cause us all sorts of severe physical or emotional trauma that may take a long time to recover from. Over the course of this article, I shall lay out two ways … [Read more...]
Using Music to Develop Cognitive and Social Skills in Deaf Babies
When babies are born, they undergo a series of tests that help their doctors determine if they can see, hear, and use their other senses normally. When babies fail to turn their heads at the sound of people talking or music playing, their doctors may then recommend that their parents start sensory treatment that can help these infants regain their hearing or learn to live with … [Read more...]