Tag: mental health
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Coping with transition grief
National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th was developed to promote a greater awareness and understanding of the multitude of ways in which individuals cope with loss, as well as encourage a more open discussion about loss and bereavement and inform people about the realities of grief. Due to the very nature, depth and breadth…
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Dealing with Burnout
“The biggest problem with burnout is that it disguises itself as hard work.“ – David Heinemeier Hansson In today’s fast-paced world, burnout has become an increasingly prevalent issue affecting individuals in various aspects of their lives. Singapore, often dubbed as a bustling hub of productivity, is no exception to the growing concerns surrounding burnout. The…
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Pawsitive impact: How pets can improve our mental health
Pets can be a great source of joy and companionship, and research shows that they can also have a positive impact on our mental health. As an animal lover (cats in particular, my two pictured below) I recognise the impact my own cats have upon my mental health and how much I crave their presence…
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The Empty Nest
Empty nest – a term made popular in the 1950’s, describes the sadness and loss of purpose that a parent may experience when their children leave home. The name itself evokes a sense of loneliness and sadness but can also be so accurately descriptive of the conflicting emotions we may have about this normal life…
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Sneaky Things That Can Mess with Your Mood
By now it’s pretty well known that things like lack of sleep, elevated stress and lack of movement or exercise can mess with your mood. However, there are other, less obvious influences that may be silently wrecking their havoc as well — ones that may require just a bit more investigation. So why not start…
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Humour is not always a laughing matter
Humour is often regarded as a superficial jab that allows us to understand our daily experiences and relationships with people. If humour is that superficial jab, then jokes and pranks are the syringe that pokes fun at and administers a dose of laughter into our lives. Yet if humour is all that trivial and not…
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – How can we support this?
Have you wondered why there needs to be days commemorating different mental health issues that we as humans struggle with? What is there to celebrate one may ask, or why is there a need to remember them? Isn’t it obvious when people suffer or struggle with mental health difficulties? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or otherwise commonly…
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Prioritising Men’s Health: International Men’s Health Week
International Men’s Health week is an annual global initiative that aims to raise awareness of men’s health issues, promote healthy lifestyles, fight stigma surrounding men’s health and encourage men to prioritise their well-being. Celebrated in June each year, this week-long initiative aims to bring attention to the physical and mental health challenges faced by men…
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Meditation – 5 tips for starting (and keeping) a practice
According to researchers at Harvard University, our minds are lost in thought 47% of the time. These thoughts regularly stem from two sources: dwelling on the past (rumination) or worrying about the future. Meditation is a practice that helps people through training the mind to focus on the present moment and to ‘just be’. Most…
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How to Help a New Mama: Understanding the Psychological Changes that Come with Motherhood
Becoming a mother is a unique experience that can be both fascinating and daunting. It is a transition that brings a variety of psychological changes, transforming the identity, priorities, relationships and emotional landscape of a woman. The process of giving birth and caring for a newborn can be a roller coaster of emotions, filled with…