Mental Health

Understanding Your Personal Energy and Vibrations

Understanding Personal Energy and Vibrations Personal energy and vibrations are the cornerstone of our existence, shaping our physical, emotional, and spiritual states. In this introduction, we embark on a journey to delve into the profound significance of personal energy and…

From Self-Reflection to Therapy: Tips for Finding a Therapist Who Aligns with Your Needs

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and seeking therapy can be vital in improving our mental health. However, finding the right therapist Therapcan be difficult, especially when so many options are available. Finding a counselor who aligns…

How is Kratom Processed in The Body?

Kratom has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries in Southeast Asia, but more recently, it has gained popularity in western culture to help treat various ailments. While many people are familiar with the purported health benefits of kratom,…

Navigating Narcissistic Behaviour: Understanding Psychic Attacks

Virtually everyone in the world has endured days where they don’t feel at their best or can’t explain why they are struggling. Some people dismiss these emotions as something that occurs from time to time, but people connected to the…

4 Ways Mental Health Impacts Physical Health

We often consider mind and body to be separate entities, but the truth is quite the opposite. When it comes to mind and body, both are connected in ways we can’t comprehend sometimes. Our mental state and psychological well-being directly…

Why Drug Addiction is Difficult to Overcome Alone

Not everybody develops an addiction after using prescription medication or illicit drugs. However, some people develop a physical dependence on these substances. That’s because, over time, certain drugs change the brain’s chemistry. And these changes can lead to compulsive drug…

6 Benefits Of A Career In Mental Health Counseling

There are many misconceptions about mental health. Even though one in every five Americans has a mental health condition, treatment is not readily available. This is primarily because of the social stigma mental health faces. Almost every mental health patient…

Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Understanding Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Mental health and substance abuse are often linked together. This is because addiction often occurs in people who suffer from mental disorders. In fact, over half of the people who are checked into rehab for addiction meet the criteria for…

Healthy Living: A Few Relaxing Methods for Creating Joy in Your Life

Life is a complex thing. Though this seems like a complete oversimplification, these complexities of life often cause us undue stress, worry, and angst.  In order to combat the varied unknowns that life throws our way, we find sanctuary in…

Taking a Break from Your Routine

Suffering from anxiety, depression, or fatigue can take a toll on your efficiency. To live a healthy life, your mind and body have to be at peace and work optimally. This is certainly not possible with a monotonous routine which…

7 Different Types of Therapies and How Each of Them Are Beneficial

Therapy is a powerful tool for mental health, and it presents many benefits. People choose to seek therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for coping with trauma, dealing with major life changes, managing an addiction, or even if…

Feeling stressed-out and craving an Italian getaway? Sign up for a ‘F**K It’ Retreat

Ah, the gorgeous offerings of Italia; the taste of luscious wine, the beautiful landscapes’ rolling hills, quaint little cobblestone villages, spaghetti for days, and a ‘Fuck It Retreat’ where you can learn to say ‘Fuck It’ and as the cool kids…

Trame Therapy is a natural, vibrational way to alleviate anxiety

BY AILEEN ZANGOUEI Imagine waking up, and immediately wanting to go back to sleep. You’re so tired already and the day hasn’t even begun. You’re tired because you think of all the things that have to be done today, and…

How to turn your bedroom into a mindful space and get the best sleep of your life

It’s easy for us to forget that our bedrooms are where we spend the majority of our lives. Dependant on your sleeping pattern, between 6 and 10 hours every single day is spent in bed sleeping. It’s safe to say…

Men’s mental health is facing a silent crisis

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  Featured Illustration by Xulin Wang Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day was on June 13, 2017, and it served as a reminder that men, too, can suffer from anxiety, depression and a range of mental illnesses. The constructs…

5 steps to better mental health

BY: NADIA ZAIDI  Mental health requires nourishment and nurturing. We often take it for granted. Magic pills aren’t the solution, and therapy is the beginning to a whole new lifestyle change. There are simple, yet crucial things you can do…

This is the easiest breathing technique that will help you destress and sleep better

Harvard doctor, Andrew Weil, has claimed he has created a powerful technique that will help you sleep better and relieve your stress. It’s not a drug, nor is it a mattress or any sort of funny contraption. It’s the “4-7-8 breathing…

Here are 6 reasons why you should be napping during your (work)day

As we get older we tend to try and fight daytime tiredness with an espresso or Red Bull. But did you know there is actually a better way? Taking a nap! That’s right guys, naps are not just for kids.…

How to fall asleep: 4 easy breathing techniques to make you fall asleep

You’ve heard it before and you are going to hear it again: breathing is a powerful tool. There’s a reason you are hearing this you know – because it is true! Meditation can seem intimidating to people who have never…

Mental health and children: why we need to teach kids about mental health

Talking to children can be challenging especially if it involves serious matters of an adult nature. Mental health is one of those matters, but like sex education, it is a subject matter that needs to be properly communicated to young…