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Eating disorders crisis and how you can help
It’s high time we understood eating disorders as the devastating illness they really are. Debbie Watson, founder of social enterprise Wednesday’s Child, discusses the crisis in our current management of this complicated mental health issue. “Imagine walking into a GP surgery, presenting with a broken leg, and being told the severity of the break doesn’t look like it warrants immediate attention. Imagine dragging yourself back home, questioning yourself as an attention-seeking fraud – despite your agonising pain, and wondering if your treatment priority might arrive when your leg finally starts to weep from a gangrenous wound. Sure, this sounds completely unfathomable and extreme, but I paint the rather ludicrous picture…
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Natural Remedies for Women’s Wellbeing
Women’s health is a complex issue. Alongside general health concerns, there are a myriad of problems which affect females. Premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and the menopause can all cause a number of side effects, for example. In addition, there are a number of conditions which can affect women’s health, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and menstrual migraines. Whilst there are conventional treatments for some of these issues, they aren’t always effective. However there are a range of natural remedies for women’s wellbeing which can minimize symptoms and even resolve health problems completely. Although most of these supplements have been around for ages, CBD, in particular, is gaining cult-like…
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Ways to get back into cycling for your wellbeing
We know cycling is good for our physical health. We know that getting out and about also boosts our mental wellbeing. Many of us have really fond memories of biking as children and teenagers. When was the last time you were on a bike? Today I am sharing 5 ways to get back into cycling to improve fitness, make friends or perhaps just get a little headspace. Get back into cycling with others Cycling may feel a little daunting to do on your own. Ask friends, family and colleagues if they would like to join you. The British Cycling Association runs various group rides including ones for women only if…
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The Anxiety Epidemic In Modern Life
We are blessed to live in a time where many physical diseases can be at least managed, if not cured completely. However, this does not mean that our generation doesn’t have it fair share of illness to deal with. In fact, even though our bodies are lasting for longer, it seems that problems with our mind, psychological, and emotional states are more prevalent. You could, as has been reported many times in the media, say that we have an epidemic of conditions such as anxiety. A topic that this post will go into more detail about. Image found at Pexels – Licence CC0 Why are we so anxious? It would…
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How to take your mental health seriously as a woman
Mental health is not a joke. While it might be something that we can laugh about when we’re with our friends, the reality is that our mental health comes with us wherever we go, whenever we’re there. If we struggle with mental health problems like anxiety or depression, they’re going to have an impact on the quality of our lives – whether or not we’re willing to acknowledge them. This means that the best course of action is to take the time to acknowledge these mental health issues, because if you don’t, they’re still going to wreak havoc. Why is it so Important for Women to Check Their Mental Health?…
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Working out if you are a carer
As our lives change and people around us become older, ill or disabled, we can find ourselves asking ourselves “Am I a carer?” I have worked with people who are looking after others in my career as an advice worker in the community and online helping them with issues such as welfare benefits and access to NHS funded nursing care. It is interesting that so few people are happy to define themselves as carers. It might be that we don’t like labels or that the term is unfamiliar to us. I think perhaps it is because carers are so used to looking after other people that anything that might mean they…
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Dealing With a Short-Term Mental Illness
When someone has psychiatric issues, it’s tough on their entire family. Though the ability to unite, come to terms with the diagnosis, and ask for help will not guarantee a full recovery, it greatly increases the chances. Here, you’ll learn a few ways to cope when dealing with a short-term mental illness. Consider Applying for Short-Term Disability Benefits Though most private short-term disability policies specifically exclude conditions based on mental disorders, this doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to get help. Short-term coverage is beneficial in situations brought about by certain drugs, which may have effects that inhibit a person’s ability to hold a job. Some of these effects, such as…
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5 Great Reasons To Smile Today
It is not always easy to raise a smile. So many of us are busy trying to please others and to juggle the various demands on our time. It is really sad that in modern society a smile can be such an effort especially if we are struggling with our mental wellbeing. However, smiles have super powers that I would like to share with you. I have great reasons to smile today so make sure you do too and see what happens. Smile and the world smiles with you Try giving a smile to someone and you will be amazed how many times you get one right back. There may be…
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Five reasons you need to put your mental health first
It’s never been clearer that poor mental health has a hugely negative impact on a person’s outcomes in life from the personal and professional to the medical. Health professionals from every specialism acknowledge that mental and physical health are inextricably linked. From occasional bouts of stress to ongoing mental illness, children, teenagers, and adults all over the world are learning to recognize the need to care for our minds as well as our bodies, and the positive impact that one has on the other. The basic message is that if you need therapy from organisations like BetterHelp, there is no shame in seeking it. In fact it is a sign…
