No matter who you are or where you live, you'd be hard-pressed not to hear people talking about how stressed or depressed they feel.  But are these terms being used in the proper context? Romcom movies are an excellent example of how often these terms are used, and not always appropriately! For instance, romantic comedies or chick flick movies are often...

You wake up in the morning with constant fatigue, reaching for the snooze button just one more time. The day passes in a haze, with difficulty concentrating and a noted lack of motivation. Coming home at night finds you irritable with feelings of self-doubt and cynicism. Sleep is a distant memory as you toss and turn all night. The next day—rinse and repeat. Doe...

Do you spend your days feeling stressed out, depleted of energy, and lacking control? It’s perfectly normal to have bad days; we all have them. But if those days turn into weeks and months, your body is sending you a major signal that you’re in danger of burnout.  In 2022, McKinsey Health Consulting surveyed 15,000 workers across 15 countries and found a stag...

Perhaps you have heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” Have you ever thought about this phrase? It makes sense—when we focus on healthy foods, we naturally feel better than if we don’t. In the mental health realm, the significance of how diet impacts mental health often goes overlooked. However, emerging research suggests a profound link between wha...

Various definitions of stress exist.  However, one of the most helpful descriptions is that stress is a psychological and physiological response to external demands or pressures from your environment that exceed your ability to cope.  The source of your stress may vary, depending on your lifestyle, history and other factors, but may include work, rela...

Trauma can have a lasting impact on various aspects of your life, but recovery is possible.  Treatments enhanced for trauma can be particularly effective, helping you to reprocess your past experiences and reframe them so they no longer have such a negative hold over your life. The imprint that traumatic experiences can leave on your mind and body can be p...

We’ve explained what burnout is and given you some practical tips on how to overcome it such as changing up your daily routines, switching jobs or tasks at work and speaking to a health professional, but don’t underestimate the benefits of sunshine. The secret is vitamin D, the one thing you may need to get your body and mind in a strong, ready state to tackl...

Are you waking up before going to work with a nauseous feeling in the pit of your stomach, or perhaps you have noticed erratic fluctuations in your mood?  You may be suffering from prolonged workplace stress, known as burnout. It affects both body and mind, and it's crucial to address once you're aware of its presence. Recognising burnout is the first and mos...

You have decided to go to rehab, or perhaps it has been decided for you. Either way, this is excellent news! You may be wondering what to expect. You may have little time to prepare. You are likely feeling anxious. Take a deep breath and know that all these thoughts and feelings are completely normal. First, understand that going to rehab is a life-changi...

An article by Renee W. I admit that I am no nutrition expert, but I have seen first-hand how nutrition has positively impacted my own recovery. Deep in alcohol addiction, I would not eat much. My diet consisted of alcohol, alcohol, and more alcohol. I was sick all the time, and it’s no wonder why.  I would go to the doctor to complain about the sympto...