Category: Counseling and psychology
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Silent Struggle: How Gambling Addiction Impacts Mental Health
Gambling addiction, often referred to as ludomania, is a complex and multifaceted disorder that not only affects an individual’s financial stability but also profoundly impacts their mental health. While the allure of winning big may seem appealing, the consequences of compulsive gambling can be devastating, leading to severe emotional, psychological,…
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Exploring the Multifaceted Benefits of Meditation
Meditation, once considered solely a spiritual practice, has found itself under the scrutiny of scientific inquiry in recent years. What was once dismissed as esoteric or mystical has now become the subject of rigorous research, uncovering a plethora of benefits for both mind and body. From stress reduction to enhanced…
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Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Chronic Pain and Depression
Chronic pain and depression are two debilitating conditions that often coexist, creating a complex interplay that significantly impacts an individual’s physical, emotional, and social well-being. While they are distinct disorders, their relationship is deeply intertwined, with one often exacerbating the other. This article aims to explore the intricate link between…
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Understanding Stress Effects on the Body
Stress is an inevitable part of life, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. While some level of stress can be motivating and even beneficial, chronic or excessive stress can have detrimental effects on both mental and physical health. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various ways in…
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A Simple Guide to Finding the Right Mental Health Counselor
Finding the right mental health counselor is a crucial step towards addressing your mental well-being. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other mental health issue, having a supportive and competent counselor can make a significant difference in your journey towards healing and growth. However, with numerous options…
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Why affirmations and incantations can be the miracle you need to change your life.
In the end it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in the years. Abraham Lincoln A personal journey, the story of my life, and one which when I look back I see a reason to smile. Being the firstborn in a family of…
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Trauma Therapy in Kenya; Everything You need to Know.
What is trauma? – “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster.” according to American Psychological Association ( APA)
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MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AT HOME
The schools have finally closed after a rigorous term of studies and students get almost two months at home as parents, this is the time you get to spend some quality time with your child. Parents most of the time focus on satisfying their children’s physical needs (food, shelter and…
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How to support people with mental illness at a domestic level
Mental illness or disorder is clinically described as a wide range of conditions that affect one’s mood, thinking and behaviour. There are different types of mental disorders this includes; Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Bipolar disorder that many people out here are affected with. At…
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The DOs and DONT’s of Stress Management.
As human beings, we react to both physical and mental changes in our lives differently. If the reaction is negative the individual will feel stressed. Stress can generally be defined as a collection of physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive reactions that occur in response to environmental demands. It is usually…
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