Mental health is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a state of well-being in which one realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal lifestyle, work productively and is able to make a contribution to society or community. In this category, we will focus on inspirational mental health stories, mental health issues such as insomnia, stress, sleep irritation, lack of energy, suicidal thinking, etc., as well as solutions to these issues.
What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may develop in women after experiencing a frightening, shocking, dangerous, or traumatic event—such as a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist act, war or combat, or sexual assault. Many people who endure such trauma struggle to adjust at first, but most recover with …
Stress can affect us physically. If you’re stressed out, you can get sick and constantly feel tired. Stress affects our physical health in many ways and can manifest in many ways in our body, such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, depression, anxiety—and more. One question that also often crops up is this: …
Being worried about daily routines is natural. However, when things go wrong in life, stress can occur—and not just emotionally. Stress, especially emotional stress, can physically manifest in your body. As it suppresses the immune system, it can cause problems ranging from muscle aches to headaches. In other instances, stress may show as visual signs …
Stress is part of everyday life, and almost everyone—even a school child—faces stress at some stage. However, different people react differently. The reaction can be emotional or physical. Emotional symptoms include anxiety, anger, depression, and sadness. One of the most common physical symptoms arising from stress is the development of skin rashes, often called stress …
What Is Eczema? How to cure eczema permanently, or can you? This comprehensive article will guide you on managing eczema effectively, focusing on the crucial role of anxiety and stress. Eczema, derived from the Greek word “ekzein” meaning “to boil over” or “break out,” is a chronic skin condition caused by an overactive immune system. …
How useful are stress relief games? Negative emotions and fatigue can sometimes sneak up on you while working or studying. Statistics show that nearly 75% to 80% of adult workers experience moderate to high levels of stress, with approximately 1 in 75 people even suffering from panic attacks. Up to 80% of people report feeling …
Workers in Singapore are not having it all together and are showing signs of stress about work, according to research. A 2017 Willis Towers Watson Benefits Trends Survey found that almost half (44%) of local employers identified stress as the number one health issue, and as much as 60% admitted their staff had above-average or …
Coping with anxiety is not easy, especially when such disorders are among the most common mental health issues worldwide. It is estimated that Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects almost 6.8 million U.S. adults yearly — nearly 3% of the population. Sadly, GAD is among the more stubborn anxiety disorders to treat successfully. When a person …