Mental health is one of the aspects that play an important role in the well-being of an individual. For years, the mental health conversation has been stigma in different societies. People always shy away from talking about the state of their mental health because they are trying to avoid discrimination and judgment. In this...
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‘Keep Calm and Carry On.’ It’s probably one of the most overused statements in the last decade. We’ve all seen the posters, mugs, gifs, and memes. We still see them. Along with stunning images of rock displays, meditation poses, and Buddhas with the mantras ‘Om,’ ‘Breathe,’ ‘Relax,’ or ‘Chill’ proudly displayed. But if you’re...
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Social media has significantly impacted mental health in both positive and negative ways. On the positive side, social media has allowed people to connect with others, build communities, and access support groups for various mental health issues. Social media platforms also enable individuals to share their experiences and raise awareness of mental health issues,...
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It’s probably safe to say that we’ve all had moments in life where we’ve questioned our capabilities or achievements. Living in a society with enormous pressure to achieve can make it seem unavoidable. For many millennials, however, the associated feelings of doubt, worry, or lack of worth hinders confidence – to the point of...
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According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 13 people have anxiety and it is only rising further with the increased demands on to-do lists, the millionaire entrepreneurs getting younger and younger increasing the pressure we feel to succeed, and seeing the perfect pictures on Instagram. In this article I’m going to give...
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I am going to start by sharing a little personal experience. I had the most stressful and hectic weeks in my third and final year of undergrad. I made sure that I had planned, kept a list of the due dates, and always kept my to-do lists up to date, still instead of feeling...
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“My Father needs help!” I remember as the man stood alongside his elderly father, and I stood before them, tired, hungry, and exhausted. It had been a long day in the emergency department, and I knew I was getting frustrated. With three other patients to tend to, I was beginning to lose my patience....
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I don’t know how to do this. I can’t do this. What if I fail? We have all been there, we all have critical inner thoughts that can lead to feelings of self doubt. Often, we perceive self doubt to be a measure of our self worth; the more self doubt we experience the more...
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I don’t know about you, but I’m in this stage of life where I constantly try to figure out this adulting thing. I sometimes feel like a child even though I am fast approaching the big 30. I observe this as a common theme when talking to other millennials. We are constantly plagued with...
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If it was easy everyone would do it. I think most have heard this phrase, or variants of it. What is comfortable? How do we achieve this state of ‘comfort’? The answers to these questions are things I have sought after my entire personal, and professional, life. When we are infants, and then toddlers,...
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