From financial restraints, social relationships, academic challenges, health concerns, romantic issues, familial tensions and career-based setbacks, life often involves problems that can get in the way of our goals and overall happiness. If not handled effectively, not only will these problems remain unresolved, but we could experience negative effects on our mental health.
ADHD is a pervasive disorder; in that it affects every area of one’s life. The impact of ADHD on the individual goes way past predictable difficulties with studying or managing deadlines. ADHD has a significant impact on family relationships, friendships, self-esteem, finances, bodyweight, sleep, driving, mental and physical health.
Boundary setting is a helpful tool for most people. This technique is particularly helpful for people and their significant others with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
The challenges of life can prove be seen as too difficult to manage for some people who can often have thoughts of suicide, otherwise called suicidal ideation. Although they may not actively want to take their life, they might see no better option at the time to escape the distress around the issues they are facing.
The hallmark features of obsessive-compulsive disorder are the presence of what are called obsessions and/or compulsions. People suffering from OCD find these are time consuming, distressing and impair important areas of life, such at work or time spent with family and friends.
Over the last few years there has been a boost in awareness relating to neurodiversity and particularly Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADHD). While most people have heard of ADHD, there is still confusion regarding what it is/isn't, when testing and a formal diagnosis can be useful, what treatment can involve and how it can help.
Everyone can feel pressure to conform closely to gender roles they are socialised into in order to feel valued, fulfilled and satisfied with their life.
Misconceptions about schizophrenia are perpetuating a stigma that has long existed. For many people their knowledge on schizophrenia comes from what they have seen in the movies that portrays an extreme version that does not represent the majority of people with this illness.
Bipolar gets thrown around when somebody’s mood appears to shift up and down quite quickly; the suggestion being that the persons noticeable shifts in mood are so problematic that they must be unwell. The reality with bipolar is quite different.
Research currently suggests behavioural addiction involves engaging in a behaviour that a person gains relief from and craves in the short term, but experiences negative consequences and does not give up despite negative consequences in the long term. Read the full article for more information on behavioural addiction including recognising emerging behaviours and tips for managing these.
