Shіft work has іtѕ own dеmаndѕ that ѕеt it араrt from jobs wіth trаdіtіоnаl working hоurѕ. Shіft work hаѕ its benefits; іt саn bе mоrе convenient from a childcare реrѕресtіvе, іѕ ѕоmеtіmеѕ bеttеr paid and саn аllоw wоrkеrѕ tіmе for оthеr асtіvіtіеѕ, ѕuсh аѕ ѕtudу....
Mental Health
Effects of Isolation During a Pandemic
It felt like only yesterday when we were tapping snooze on our smartphones, rolling over for a few more minutes of shut-eye, before finally deciding to hop into the shower to start our day. Yes, the hours ahead would likely bring many unforeseen twists and turns: a...
How to Improve Your Body Image
How do you feel about your appearance? Do you feel unworthy because of your body shape? Do you get frustrated because of your looks? Your attitude, perception, beliefs, and thoughts of your body, hair, skin, shape, and size are part of your body image. Body image...
7 Tips for Overcoming Codependency
Do you spend your time taking care of others and putting yourself last? Do you feel emotionally drained by your relationships, like your needs are invisible? If you recognize yourself in these questions, you may be thinking more about codependency and what it means...
How To Tell If Your Teen Is Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is a serious mood disorder in which the individual faces extreme mood patterns. People with bipolar disorder experience a lot of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioural problems. As teens are already experiencing a lot of changes in all areas of...
What to Do If You Are Having a Panic Attack
Ever had a sudden feeling of debilitating fear accompanied by a frightening physical reaction to perceived danger? Suddenly, you feel like you are going to hurl. Your hands and legs are shaking, and your heart is about to come off your chest. Worse still, for that...
How to Spot Depression in A Teenager
Depression is increasingly common among children, teenagers, and young adults. Unfortunately, the general symptoms of depression in teenagers can be misinterpreted as typical adolescent behavior. For instance, teenagers are generally moody and withdrawn. When a once...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder In Teens
A teenager is already stressed out, confused, and feeling awkward due to a variety of life experiences along with developmental changes. The teenage years require a lot of work. Imagine being in such a difficult time and having obsessive compulsion disorder on top of...
How to Cope with Compassion Fatigue
Are you a caregiver who is feeling depleted and emptied out? Are you tired, irritated, and frustrated all the time? Do you feel the need to isolate without any apparent reason? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the needs of others? If so, you may be going through...
7 Ways to Overcome Loneliness
Loneliness hurts, and it can color everything in your life for a while. It’s normal to feel separated and disconnected from others at times. But at times, you may sense that gloominess around every corner. You may not be able to change your circumstances, but you can...