No, the brain is most active when we are asleep. The Proposal for a National Sleep Health Agenda report, released by Wake Up Australia, revealed that “almost 90% of adults suffer from a sleep disorder at some time or times in their lives,” while at least 30% of those cases were classified as severe. Many […]
Some “natural” medicines can do more harm than good. Healthcare professionals know that the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders are behavioural therapy, medication or a combination of the two. However, seeing a therapist or opening up to your GP can be a difficult hurdle for many people to overcome. No thanks to media sensationalism, […]
Antidepressants do not offer a permanent cure to depression. Many people think that you can cure depression in the same way you do for an infection; just a pop of medication and you’re good to go. However, anyone who has worked with depressed people for a substantial amount of time knows that there is no […]
Can we prevent mental health problems? Or is it impossible? Mental health and illness are often misunderstood regarding the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Sometimes, even healthcare workers doubt about certain mental health facts. Before going into prevention, it is important to understand the risk factors for developing mental health problems and mental illness. Risks […]
Eating disorders are serious and potentially life threatening mental illnesses; they are not a lifestyle choice or a diet gone ‘too far’. In this day and age, physical appearance is one of the most important factors in many people’s lives, especially among the younger generations. This is, in part, thanks to the growing popularity of […]
The fact is that they suffer from instability of emotions and self-image. Misinformation births misunderstanding. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition that innately carries a lot of stigma with it. Misconceptions about it make people afraid of suffering from the condition and therefore stop people from seeking treatment and instead create a negative perception […]
People with Bipolar disorder experience high and low moods, however these moods are different from the everyday fluctuations we all experience. Good days and bad days are a perfectly normal part of life. Navigating the everyday challenges of life can be exhausting, and associated stress inevitably takes a toll on our emotional well-being. As such, […]
Schizophrenia often involves a variety of symptoms, but not one involves multiple personalities. Among the general populace, schizophrenia is a widely misunderstood mental health condition. A predominant misconception is that schizophrenia is synonymous with having multiple personalities. The myth likely originated from the word “schizo” meaning “split.” However, in the case of schizophrenia, the “split” […]
Short answer: grandma or grandpa needs just as much sleep as they are younger. Chances are that your grandmother or grandfather is wandering about the house at 3 or 4 in the morning and getting on with their day. Could this be because the elderly need less sleeping hours? The truth is that although sleeping […]
Sleeping too much or too little aren’t good, aim for ‘just right’. Often times when we wake up after sleeping for 10-12 hours, we don’t feel as refreshed as we would’ve hoped. Instead, we actually feel groggy or tired and don’t understand why. If we slept more, shouldn’t we feel better and lively? As it […]