No one is perfect! Everyone has that thing that annoys them about their body. Maybe you have one ear that sticks out slightly more than the other; or one eye that appears to be a different shape. What if you perceive that your nose is too small for your face or your breasts are too […]
Many people have a tendency of putting their own needs and interests above those of their friends and family members. Our culture often dictates that it is good and reasonable to have your own best interests in mind at all times. We are told that we must look after ourselves because nobody else will. However, there […]
These days, it seems like there’s an app for everything, so it’s only natural that several have been developed specifically to help those with anorexia. Dozens of applications have now been created to help those struggling with eating disorders like anorexia. While these apps are really only designed to support conventional treatments for eating disorders […]
Work can be extremely stressful. Even for those who don’t suffer from any kind of mental health disorder, the workplace can cause anxiety and stress. However, for most people, there are a number of ameliorating factors that make the job bearable, or even enjoyable. Positive relationships with colleagues and managers can minimize the anxiety and […]
Any eating disorder is a mental illness which involves disordered patterns of eating. Whether this means limiting how much food is consumed, purging food in an unhealthy way or eating excessive quantities in a short space of time, eating disorders aren’t really about food but instead about emotions and feelings. Essentially, the way the individual […]
Eating disorders cause a host of issues that affect every area of your life. However, one area which receives little attention is that of sexuality. Yet for many sufferers, sex is a major problem for those who suffer from all kinds of eating disorders, from anorexia to binge eating disorder. Low sex drive, lack of […]
Most people develop habits which then act as a way of coping with stress. Unfortunately, many of those habits are negative ones. These are called coping mechanisms, and they help us to get through difficult situations in which we find ourselves. However, by its nature, a coping mechanism is simply avoiding the issue in hand, […]
A few years ago, the term “clean eating” was virtually unheard of. However, thanks to social media it’s a trend that has really taken off. Organic food is more popular than ever before, and more people are opting to switch to a vegan lifestyle. What is behind this change? Health and wellness bloggers and Instagram […]
Mental illnesses don’t just go away because summer is here, and for those who struggle with mental health disorders, this time of year can be especially difficult. There are a number of reasons why summertime can be such a struggle for those who have problems like anxiety or depression, and here, we take a closer […]
In recent years, the topic of men’s mental health has come to the fore. Researchers now warn of a silent epidemic arising in the male population, with more men that ever suffering from mental health disorders. Although mental illness can affect women and men alike, it’s generally believed that fewer men suffer from mental health […]