Pets have been a part of our lives for thousands of years. Some of the earliest reports of pet-facilitated therapy date back to the 17th century, when John Locke advocated giving children “dogs, squirrels, birds or any such thing to look after as a means of encouraging them to tender feelings and a sense of […]
You’re inattentive, fidget a lot, have social difficulties, and learn in quite a different way than most people do. When you look up these symptoms, you find out that you’re not alone as millions of people around the world are experiencing the same thing. While that’s a relief, you notice two different conditions consistently pop […]
Relationships can be messy. They can be filled with anxieties, highs and lows, hardships, and even drama. So how do you handle all of that on top of having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Navigating OCD in relationships can be a challenge to figure out, but it’s definitely possible. Dating with OCD can be fulfilling and […]
Hustle culture exhaustion is out, quiet quitting for mental health is in. To put it simply, quiet quitting is when you only do what’s required of you at work – no more, no less. Originating on the massively popular social media app TikTok, this silent protest is gaining traction as more workers are becoming less […]
Alogia can be a symptom of various mental health conditions; however, it is most frequently associated with schizophrenia. It is considered a negative symptom because it reduces one’s ability to do something, in this case, hold effective conversations with others. For some, alogia, whether related to schizophrenia or otherwise, can lead to social isolation and […]
Eating disorders are complex and often misunderstood mental health challenges that affect people of all ages and genders. Although the onset of many eating disorders occurs in early adolescence and the teen years, the physical and psychological difficulties associated with a difficult relationship with food can persist throughout one’s lifetime. While eating disorders are highly […]
Maneuvering through Psychosis can be difficult. It is a state of mind where one perceives or interprets reality differently (often very differently) from those around them. Also referred to as a psychotic episode or psychotic event, someone experiencing psychosis may be described as being out of touch with reality. There are several types of psychosis, […]
The idea of taking a mental health day is not new, nor should it be frowned upon. Taking a day off from obligation, responsibility and other stressors that may lead to burnout or worsening mental illness is a crucial part of self-care. Most people would not hesitate to call out sick if they experienced an […]
Fear is a healthy and expected response when someone experiences or witnesses something traumatic. In many instances, the emotions that occur due to the event resolve independently after the circumstances that caused the worry or concern end. But this is not the case for everyone. Someone who continues to be fearful or experience other symptoms […]
Schizophrenia symptoms are severe mental health conditions that interfere with one’s ability to manage emotions, make decisions, think clearly, and relate to others. Schizophrenia is a long-term, complex condition that affects many areas of one’s life. Although precise statistics on the prevalence of schizophrenia in the population are difficult to measure, researchers believe it is […]