What is conformity? Conformity is the act of changing your behaviors in order to fit in or go along with the people around you. In some cases, this social influence might involve agreeing with or acting like the majority of people in a specific group, or it might include behaving […]
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W.A.I.T : Helping a suicidal friend
When people say they’re thinking about suicide, or say things that sound like they’re considering suicide, it can be very upsetting. You may not be sure what to do to help, whether you should take talk of suicide seriously, or if your intervention might make the situation worse. Taking action […]
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10 ways to have healthier arguments with your partner
While you may not like to argue with your significant other, it probably happens sometimes. You may know couples who argue often and those who don’t. But there are several reasons why arguing may be good for your relationship.The occasional argument is actually a good thing. When couples fight, it […]
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Emotional Burnout: Your cue to take a break
Emotional exhaustion is the state of feeling emotionally drained or emotionally tired because of stress build-up. We all experience stress, but when stress is too high, we lose our sense of control and our energy. It could be work-related, school-related, relationship related or it could be related to any other […]
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World Mental Health Day 2022: Make mental health for all a global priority
This year, the theme is Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority. This will be an opportunity for people with mental health conditions, advocates, governments, employers, employees and other stakeholders to come together to recognize progress in this field and to be vocal about what we need […]
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Is Festive Anxiety a real thing?
As much as we love the festive season, they are undeniably a stressful time of year. Often, we find ourselves buying gifts for people we don’t know that well, traveling to see people we don’t like that much, and just generally doing things in a compressed manner—it feels like we […]
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The First Step To Prevention Of Suicide.
A recent survey showed that while people understand that suicide is preventable and that they would act to help someone they know who is at risk. Yet many of us are afraid to do the wrong thing. But honestly, the first step starts with simply reaching out. It may seem […]
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Forgiveness: No place for grudges and bitterness
When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment, and thoughts of revenge — or embrace forgiveness and move forward.Who hasn’t been hurt by the actions or words of another? Perhaps a parent constantly criticized you growing up, a colleague sabotaged a project or your […]
Read MoreWhat do healthy boundaries look like
Healthy boundaries are the ultimate guide to successful relationships. Without healthy boundaries, relationships do not thrive—they result in feelings of resentment, disappointment, or violation.Boundaries are what happen when you can sense yourself and what you need and want and access your voice to speak to those things. We all have […]
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