If you're reading this article, then it's likely you are experiencing anxiety, have in the past, or know someone who is. Whatever your reasons for being here, we know how challenging anxiety can be. Anxiety can feel like that unexpected visitor that won't leave, outstaying its welcome and impacting various aspects of your life such as your sleep, relationships,...

Stress. It’s a “bad” word with a host of negative associations, right? Sometimes, that’s true. But not always. Another true thing about stress is it’s inevitable—it influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours throughout the day. It profoundly affects our mental, emotional, and physical health. While some stress can be motivating, too muc...

Most of us are aware of some of the more common symptoms of grief. Thanks to theories such as Elizabeth Kubler Ross' "five stages of grief" model that describes a sequence of emotions one can expect to experience after the death of a loved one. These emotions include: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Ross was clear that although...

Non-alcoholic drinks, those with no more than half a per cent alcohol, are no longer relegated to the odd-tasting beer. In fact, worldwide sales of non-alcoholic beverages such as NA wines, NA spirits and NA IPA beers are on an impressive upswing, with forecasts by drinks market research experts IWSR predicting a significant surge in no- and low-alcohol consumption, ...

Grief is a natural response to loss, something we will all have to experience at some point. There are many ways to describe grief, with some descriptions being more helpful than others. One useful explanation comes from grief recovery experts John W. James and Russell Friedman.  They define grief as "the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change ...

Addiction research has come a long way over the years, and it’s still growing. Today, we know that treating addiction is never a “one-size-fits-all” approach. What works for one client may not work for another. Traditional treatment methods, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and medication therapy, still work well. However, there is also a growing ...

As seen in The Brussels Times South Africa is featuring more on the journey towards recovery for many northern Europeans struggling with addiction and burnout. Rehabilitation centres in the country at the southernmost tip of the African continent are a lot cheaper than in Europe or the US, but this doesn’t mean it forgoes treatment that is wor...

Healing goes beyond just a treatment plan at a rehab centre. In fact, achieving overall wellness transcends the boundaries of a therapy room and focuses on holistic recovery, aligning body, mind and soul. That’s why, for many individuals grappling with addiction or other mental health struggles, a change of scenery, where they summon the transformative power of ...

As seen in The Brussels Times Your day is immediately off to a good start as soon as you draw the curtain in the morning and sunshine pours through the window. That scenario, day after day, starts to have a positive effect, not only on the mind, but also the body, and is exactly one of the main reasons why a lot of people from darker climates have started incl...

As the new year approaches, those in addiction recovery may find themselves reflecting on the very often bumpy journey of sobriety and all the good things it has brought into their life. The start of a new year may feel daunting to many people, particularly those at the threshold of abstinence. After many years of drug use, drinking, and all the hurdles you've ...

Despite being "the most wonderful time of the year" for some, the festive season isn't all Santa hats and glittery baubles; in fact, it can be a source of incredible stress and burnout for many. According to research, the holiday season can leave many employees feeling burnt out, emotionally exhausted and financially depleted, all before the big day has even arriv...

Addiction is never an isolated struggle – it ripples through families and friendship groups, affecting everyone in some way, shape or form. The effects of addiction on loved ones are profound. Emotional strain, fractured relationships, and a pervasive sense of uncertainty become unwelcome guests in households dealing with the consequences of substance abuse.&nbs...