The Three Key Differences Between Stress and Depression
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?
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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?
Burnout manifests as mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion due to unresolved, prolonged stress. Characterised by feelings of inefficacy, detachment, and fatigue, burnout severely impacts work performance and personal life.
The "five stages of grief" theory is one of the most popular grief paradigms but did you know there are several overlooked symptoms of grief that many mourners experience and somehow manage to fly under the radar?
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 the mental health realm, the significance of how diet impacts mental health often goes overlooked. However, emerging research suggests a profound link between what we eat and our mental well-being. Research consistently shows that what we eat can directly influence our moods and how our brain functions. Understanding how diet and mental health can work together is crucial for those seeking recovery.
Depending on the nature of our loss, losing someone or something dear to us can shatter our sense of safety, self, and perceptions about the world in general. As well as the emotional effects, grief can also facilitate significant changes in the body, with many studies showing the profound impact that grief can have on the brain.
From art therapy to music therapy and beyond, there are many unique avenues for mental health and addiction healing. Think of this article as your guide to how creative therapies can complement traditional treatment, fostering a more holistic path to authentic recovery.
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.
You may be suffering from prolonged workplace stress, which is called burnout. It affects both the body and mind, and crucial to put an end to once you’re aware you have become struck down by this extremely common occurrence. But recognising it is the first step and the most important on the way to recovery.
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 world-class, in fact, quite the opposite.
The most important step in going to rehab is choosing the right one for you and your circumstances. Spend some time researching the different types of treatment programs available.
Achieving overall wellness transcends the boundaries of a therapy room and focuses on holistic recovery, aligning body, mind and soul. The allure of South Africa as a healing sanctuary lies not only in its breathtaking natural beauty but also in the availability of world-class facilities such as White River Manor.