It’s no surprise that nutrition significantly affects mental health, but the extent and nature of the influences specific diets have are less clear-cut. There are innumerable studies of multitudes of diets each one of which identifies specific sets of “good” and “bad” foods. In reality, and in most cases, it…
We tend to associate “bullying” with our schooldays, however, it is becoming increasingly obvious that this kind of abuse can extend to the workplace. There, without the degree of supervision and scrutiny provided by teachers and parents, and formally articulated rules of behavior inherent to schools, bullying can not only…
Many different factors can provoke high-pressure situations. Changes, such as moving, starting a new job, or getting married, can be highly stressful, as can work or academic deadlines. Moments of high pressure trigger our flight/fight/freeze responses, making it even more difficult to overcome stress and pursue goals. In spite of…