In today's digital age, teenagers spend a lot of their time on social media. While using social media brings numerous benefits, such as connectivity, information sharing, and entertainment, it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most concerning issues associated with the use of social...
Social media is rising, and its proliferation has led to more cases of FOMO. Online pictures on social media sites and subscribed newsletters make you aware of the latest events, trends, recent products, hottest travel destinations, activities of your friends, and so on. This creates a fear that if...
Given the movies, novels, and shows depicting schizophrenics as unpredictable, most people fear this disease. Unfortunately, real exposure to mental diseases such as schizophrenia comes from news stories, creating a stigma about schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness among so many people. In this blog, we will see...
From a young age, we are taught to eat good foods that help us look and feel good. However, very few of us have been told that good food also affects our mental health. While factors like exercise, stress management, and social connections play crucial roles, one often underestimated...
The relationship between food and mental health has been a subject of research for many decades. There is a growing body of scientific evidence suggesting that what we eat plays a significant role in our mental well-being. In recent years, there has been increased focus on the role of...
Ever since the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has impacted nearly every phase of our lives, including how we perceive healthcare services. With the lockdown in place, it has become more difficult for patients to get the treatment they need. This compelled the healthcare sector to...
Mental health is a result of an individual’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Depression is classified as a mental disorder that also impacts physical health. Characterized by sadness and a loss of interest in activities that one normally enjoys, people have the misconception that depression is a normal part of...
According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s World Drug Report 2022, around 284 million people aged 15-64 are suffering from substance abuse globally. Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, refers to the excessive use of substances in a harmful manner to the individual or others....
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common Mental Health Clinic disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur at the...
Anxiety disorders are serious mental illnesses that cause significant worry or fear that doesn’t go away and may even get worse over time. We all feel anxious at times, but with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety tends to be fairly constant and has a very negative & intrusive impact...
