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…
Low self-esteem can affect many areas of your mental health and many aspects of your life. We tend to be our own harshest critics. People who experience low self-esteem tend to feel less sure of their abilities, feel unlovable and unworthy, have less motivation, have difficulty expressing needs, and doubt…
Self-care has become something of a buzzword, used frequently in daily conversation. What does self-care actually mean and what does it look like? Self-care, as portrayed on social media, includes bubble baths, shopping sprees, drinking tea, going on a week-long vacation, and watching your favorite movie. While these are great…
Video games have earned something of a poor reputation in the field of mental health. They have been blamed for everything from criminal violence to depression to compulsive sexual behavior. And while it is true that video gaming, in conjunction with other factors, can become a problematic or maladaptive behavior,…
