Since phone apps are becoming such a big part of our lives, I thought I’d share some smartphone apps that may be helpful for mental health. (Please note that these apps are not a substitute for professional help for mental illnesses.) WellMind: This app allows you to track your mood every day, as well as […]
Category: Mental Health Correspondents
The unfortunate loss of life to suicidal acts is a tremendous tragedy which can be viewed as preventable. As mental health and discussion of suicidal emotions remain taboo among numerous cultures today, the challenge to break down assumptions about suicide is an uphill battle with great need for not only revolutionary ideas, but supporting evidence. […]
I recently had the observation that when I was going through really tough times with my mental health, I barely dreamt, or at least didn’t remember my dreams. That was disappointing; I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed sleeping, and my often vivid dreams gave me insight to what I was subconsciously feeling at the time. What a […]
With exams just around the corner, I’m sure lots of students are feeling stressed out and tired. Don’t fret! Here are some apps you can download on your phone or tablet to help you relax and deal with the stress! 1) The Worry Box You can get this app for free in the Google […]
It’s that time of year again. Now that we’re back to the grind of early mornings, long days, and late nights, our daily fitness routines and diets, naturally, are being put on hold. We’re not graded on it; it’s something we do for ourselves. With the weight of school on our shoulders and the stress […]
Something nearly every first year student can relate to is homesickness. No matter how strong or weak the relationship is with your family, we all experience it at some point in our own ways. For some people, it keeps them up at night when they’re trying to fall asleep. For others, it hits them while […]
Anticipation. Excitement. Nervousness. Those are just a few of the emotions that I have been feeling leading up to my first year at university. Gradually, I have come to the realization that I will not be attending the same school anymore. I will not be seeing the same familiar faces that I used to pass […]
We all know that life is not easy. There are always things to worry and stress about, from school and family to work and relationships. Stresses and worries can take a toll on both our mental and physical health. We know that stress alone can’t change anything, and yet we can’t help but continue to experience it at […]
In our busy lives, it can feel difficult to find time for family. However, research has found relationships between frequent family meals and mental health. A systematic review shows that, in adolescents, having family meals frequently is associated with lower rates of eating disorders, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, violence, and depressed feelings. Furthermore, having family […]
In time of stress and adversity, many of us seek comfort in food, which should not come as any surprise. Food is delicious, food is fun, and at times food even seems like everything. Although it’s completely acceptable to have a treat every now and then, turning food into a consistent solution to life’s […]