anxiety, avoidance, coping mechanism, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health, trauma

Do You Have Any Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms?

Let’s look at coping mechanisms. Do you frequently watch television or binge-watch TV shows when stressed and unsure of how to cope? Do you ever lash out at people, or does your brain become stormy when stress or anxiety hits you? For Melbourne’s northern, western, and central districts, gambling, alcohol, and substance misuse are severe ...

Ratul Saha

A man with his head placed on a table with a glass of alcoholic spirit.

Groundhog Day: A Journey of Growth and Transformation (Part 2)

Part 1 of this story can be found here. It may appear to be just another Bill Murray comedy. Still, the movie Groundhog Day is filled with some surprisingly deep messages — so much so that it has inspired philosophical discussions, and even college courses, on the meaning of life. Written by Danny Rubin and ...

Tatiana Denning

A girl reading a book.

Groundhog Day: A Journey of Growth and Transformation (Part 1)

It may appear to be just another Bill Murray comedy. Still, the movie Groundhog Day is filled with some surprisingly deep messages — so much so that it has inspired philosophical discussions, and even college courses, on the meaning of life. Written by Danny Rubin and directed by Harold Ramis, this 1993 movie also sparked ...

Tatiana Denning

Man leaping mid-air on a mountainside.

How Marriage and Fatherhood Benefit Men

There’s a common misconception that marriage and fatherhood are the things that ruin a man’s life. After all, why would any sane man want to be tied down to one woman and have a bunch of kids? Surely, that would just lead to a life of drudgery and misery. However, the truth is that marriage ...

Jack Roberts

A dad with a daughter on his shoulders.

Your Survival Guide for Depression

Depression affects an estimated one in 15 adults (6.7 percent) in any given year. And one in six people (16.6 percent) will experience it at some time in their life. It can occur at any time, but on average, first appears during the late teens to mid-20s. Women are more likely than men to experience ...

Raven Montmorency

Depressed young woman.

Revealing the Truth Behind Depression and Chemical Imbalance

Through no fault of their own, there are many uninformed individuals when it comes to what’s happening within the modern-day medical industry. It’s an unfortunate fact that medical science has been overwhelmed with scientific fraud and has fallen under pharmaceutical company influence. When we hear the words “big pharma,” we instantly think of conspiracy theorists. ...

Troy Oakes

Young Asian woman looking thoughtful or sad as she stares out a window.

Defeat Depression With These Real Life Tips

Depression is currently one of the world’s biggest health concerns and disabilities. Everyone knows someone with depression, whether it’s a family member, friend, or work colleague. Depression is common, and it needs to be talked about and understood more to remove the negative stigma. There are also lots of ways you can help others and ...

Emma Lu

Depressed young Asian woman looking staring blankly out a window with the cityscape in the background.

A Kind Heart Changes a Person’s Image

It is human nature to love beauty, but what is beauty? Some people who have physical beauty are mean-spirited and miserly, while others who are not beautiful to look at have kind and generous souls and make everyone feel at ease. It is a generous and kind heart that makes you truly beautiful. The old saying ...

Emma Lu

Man takes a look at himself in the mirror.

Study: Physical Activity Reduces Symptoms of Depression

Staying active is not only good for maintaining a well-toned body but also helps mitigate the symptoms of depression. A new study carried out by a team at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany concluded that working out can help you cope with it better. Dr. Karin Rosenkranz, who led the study, said a statement: “The ...

Jack Roberts

Young adult woman walking up the stairs.