Mental Health Training

Co-dependency Malaise Robert Burney once coined the term “co-dependent” in the 1940s and defined it as someone who depends on another person to meet their emotional needs. Co-dependency is putting somebody else’s needs before your own. Thereby, being co-dependent is hardly the same thing as simply being dependent. A co-dependent person may feel responsible for the happiness or well-being of others...

Is my inner voice driving me mad? So many terms have been used to indicate the inner voice, also known as inner monologue, internal dialogue, inner speech, verbal thoughts and the voice or chatter inside your head. Does Everyone Have an Inner Voice? In most cases, the term “inner voice” refers to the constant stream of thoughts that run through our heads.  Such thoughts are a sort of conversation...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 50 million people worldwide have dementia today. By 2050, this number is expected to surpass 131 million. In most cases, dementia is connected to Alzheimer's disease.  Unfortunately, its symptoms often go unnoticed until they become too severe to treat. If left untreated,  Alzheimer's   disease (AD) can eventually result in death, and early de...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly 20 million Americans each year have a mental illness. These include major depressive disorder (MDD) and dysthymia, both considered forms of clinical depression. While some people experience depression throughout their lives, others develop symptoms later in life, and this is especially true for women who tend to experience depress...

Traits Of A Good Friend Friendship is a crucial element in protecting our mental health and well-being. Thereby allowing you to share positive experiences and provide emotional support when needed. Friendships can range from close relationships and family attachment to co-workers or casual acquaintances. Even simple interactions alleviate loneliness and make us feel better.  Have you ever thought...

7 Truths about Fear You Need to Know Fear. It’s more than a reaction to a scary film. Fear is a deep-seated emotion that leads to anxiety and worries, with the added component of adrenaline guaranteed to keep your heart in your throat and your palms sweaty. Fear can also be crippling, taking over your mind, body, and soul. But did you know there’s more to fear than meets the eye? If you think you...

A brief introduction to mental illness I’m sure you’ve heard about mental health issues before. And yes, they affect millions of us every year. But did you know that over half of us may experience some mental disorder at least once during our lifetime? Mental illness can be depicted as a disease which causes an individual to experience severe disturbances in their moods, thoughts, emotions, behavi...

The Lies We Tell Ourselves I am sure most of us consider ourselves to be honest people. Outside of the odd white lie, we find it difficult to lie to our friends and loved ones. This makes it all the more confusing than that we find it so easy to lie to ourselves. You might have bristled at this thought, huffed, and thought, "I do no such thing!"  The nine lies below are common lies we tell ourselv...

Anxiety on Mental Health and Wellbeing If you’re having trouble sleeping well or feeling anxious most days, you probably aren’t alone because over 40 million Americans yearly suffer from anxiety disorders.  Excessive worry has become common for many people today, and it affects their ability to sleep well, perform daily tasks, concentrate, or enjoy social interactions—and that’s not healthy! There...

The Power Of Adaptability Did you know that the ancient Chinese symbol for “crisis” is precisely the same as the symbol for “opportunity?” Seeing problems as opportunities is the best way to succeed in business and life. It’s a matter of perspective, so shouldn’t you adopt the mindset that will lead to success and not failure? Problems, change, and stress are all part of everyone’s life, and no on...

Heatwaves are silent killers, and the death toll is often recognised only months after the official figures emerge. If heatwaves were named as storms to highlight the risk they pose, the dangers would be more widely recognised. Indeed, one in Europe in 2017 got more attention when it was nicknamed Lucifer, which kills many more people each year in the UK than in any storm. Heat exposure has also b...

One of the body’s most influential alarm signals is a headache, which is often a sign of physical or psychological overload. A headache occurs because of a primary or secondary cause. Globally, it has been estimated that the prevalence among adults of current headache disorder is approximately 50%. Half to three-quarters of adults aged 18–65 worldwide have had a headache in the last year. Primary...

What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a condition marked by a pattern of grandiosity, fixation on power fantasies, desire for admiration, arrogance, lack of empathy, and envy. Individuals with NPD may be overly sensitive to criticism, though they may hide their fragile self-esteem behind a self-important exterior. NPD is the second most prevalent per...

Smart, Effective Ways to Protect Yourself from Negativity Negativity affects your life on every level. It can ruin relationships, decrease work performance, and increase stress levels. The good news is that you can fight it by changing your mindset.  Not sure where to start? Listen to the following bright, effective ways to protect yourself from negativity: Don't Take It Personally.  Most people a...

Self-respect and respect from others are closely aligned. They are both something that everyone desires. Self-esteem is an admirable trait. It is something that we can recognize in another person by their actions, attitudes and demeanour. When we see someone manifesting self-respect, we unconsciously respect them more. Conversely, it is harder to respect someone who exhibits little respect for the...

How to look after the most important person in your life. Interestingly, one of the things that we typically feel guilty about is taking care of our own needs. It feels downright selfish to focus on yourself when there is so much you could be doing for others. While compassion, empathy, and kindness are outstanding qualities, we also have to direct a little of that towards ourselves. If you have e...

What’s Love Got to Do With It One way to define love is as a strong connection between two individuals. This relationship can be either romantic or platonic.  Romantic love means that both parties are attracted to each other and want to spend time together. Platonic love refers to a close companionate friendship where people care deeply about each other without sexual involvement.  Both relationsh...

Tips to Increase Trust in Yourself You may have a difficult time trusting yourself. Don’t despair. You are not alone. It is something that many people experience, and find difficult to overcome. When you lose trust in others, you start to lose trust in yourself. To help you overcome this problem, you need to focus on key aspects of trust. The first is to have faith in your accomplishments. If you...

Feeling a bit down lately, maintaining a positive mood when life gives us lemons can be challenging. If you are feeling down, there are ways to help yourself feel better. Here are some natural remedies that will help lift your spirits and improve your well-being Read A Book, Listen To A Podcast Or Music Reading a book or listening to a podcast is an easy and accessible way to take care of your men...

Extroverts and introverts are two types of people who generally prefer different activities, environments, and work styles.  Extroverts  tend to be more social and enjoy being around other people, and they seek stimulation from their environment and thrive on new experiences. They may appear to be having fun, but they’re likely just doing it for you.  Introverts  are the opposite. They generally d...

Five Steps to More Confident Decision-Making How do you make a decision? Do you know the steps? If you’re having trouble feeling confident in your actions and wish you had an unwavering self-belief in your decisions, maybe it's time to look at your decision-making process. Decisions made impulsively or without careful thought might not always turn out the way you hope they will. Of course, there's...

8 Tips That Work for Stopping Negative Thinking Patterns You’re tired, and it’s been a long day. It feels like there’s more in your life going wrong than going right. You come home and slump on the couch and wonder just how it was that your life started going so wrong. Stop. We all fall prey to negative thought patterns. It’s so easy to see the worst-case scenario, to focus on the bad things in ou...

Confidence I talk to a lot of professionals and salespeople and even entrepreneurs, people starting their own businesses, and they want to learn how can I develop more confidence or even just get myself a bit of confidence so that I can be more successful in what I do. You have to realize what confidence comes from and what confidence means. Confidence is your ability to take action and feel good...

I want to talk a little about goal setting and goal achievement, which quite truthfully is probably the most overdone topic in any genre in the world. Everybody has done a goal-setting exercise at some point, whether it was in high school or in college or university or their first job. I realize that we've all done it, but the truth of the matter is very few people, in the grand scheme of things i...

8 Proven Ways Walking Improves Your Brain It might surprise you to hear that something as simple as walking can actually improve your brainpower. It doesn’t even have to be full-on power walking! Even a twenty- or thirty-minute walk during your lunch break can have a positive impact on your brain. Here are eight ways science has proven that walking is excellent for your brain. 1.    Walking Helps...