Stress Management Stress is a natural reaction to the inability to cope with specific demands and events, but ongoing stress can affect a person’s health and well-being. Is all stress bad? Stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can be healthy when it helps you avoid an accident, meet a tight deadline, or be alert…
Pornography Addiction Pornography is defined as the portrayal of sexual content in written or visual forms intended to stimulate sexual arousal. Views on pornography vary widely among individuals, ranging from disinterest or offence to occasional or regular consumption. What is pornography addiction? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American…
Phobia What is phobia? A phobia is an intense and irrational fear reaction. If you have a phobia, you might feel a deep sense of dread or panic when faced with the source of your fear, which can be a specific place, situation, or object. Unlike general anxiety disorders, phobias are usually tied to a…
Improving Brain Function The brain, often regarded as the master organ, is constantly changing. Neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to reorganise and restructure itself through the formation of new neural connections, plays a crucial role in learning new information, retaining existing knowledge, establishing new connections, and repairing damaged ones. To maintain optimal…
Drug Addiction What is drug addiction or substance use disorder? Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a condition that impacts the brain and behaviour, resulting in an inability to regulate the consumption of legal or illegal drugs and medications. This includes substances such as alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine, all of which are classified as…
Brain Disorders Brain disorders can have various causes, such as illness, genetics, or injury. Each has different risks, diagnoses, and treatments. What are brain disorders? Your brain serves as the central control centre for your body’s functions, and damage to it can profoundly affect your health and well-being. Brain disorders encompass various conditions and disabilities…
Mental Health What is mental health? Mental health refers to your emotional and psychological well-being. Having good mental health helps you lead a relatively happy and healthy life. It helps you demonstrate resilience and the ability to cope in the face of life’s adversities. Your mental health can be influenced by a variety of factors,…
Depression What is depression? Depression is classified as a mood disorder. Depression is a familial disorder, which is caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. Though depression and grief share some features, depression is different…
Autism What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a broad term used to describe a group of neuro-developmental conditions. These conditions are characterized by differences in communication, emotion, learning ability, memory and social interaction. People with ASD often demonstrate restricted and repetitive interests or patterns of behavior. ASD is found in people…
Insomnia What is insomnia? Insomnia occurs when you’re unable to get the sleep you need to feel refreshed. Causes range from stress to jet lag to pregnancy to chronic health conditions. Treatments include therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes. How do you know you have insomnia? Insomnia refers to a type of sleep disorder. If you…