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Social Anxiety vs. Shyness: What Is the Difference?

Shyness is expected in certain social situations. For example, most people have short-term nervousness when going out on a new date or doing a presentation. But when your anxiety starts affecting your life and daily routine, you probably have a social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety is a form of anxiety disorder that is characterized by ...

Nathan Machoka

A shy girl.

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

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How to Balance Mental Health Amidst the Chaos of Work and Life

Life and its daily challenges can quickly get the best of us. While nutrition and rest are essential for maintaining vitality, mental health is often underrated. In this article, you will find out why maintaining mental health is essential and how you can excel at it. From financial to workplace worries, we all face difficulties ...

Viena Abdon

A woman smelling a handful of flowers.

Mental Wellness: Protective Factors that Keep You Healthy

Mental wellness is an important factor that helps you have a fulfilling life. Therefore, a focus on improving your own mental health will mean you will feel even happier. Strong psychological health is referred to as mental well-being. Becoming mentally healthy entails having an organized mind and working for your best interests. You possess the ...

Viena Abdon

An Asian man looking contented.

What Goes on Inside a Narcissist’s Mind?

Have you ever wondered why a narcissist behaves in such a way or what kind of thoughts these people harbor? When you are able to grasp narcissism, you can then get a better understanding of what actually goes on in a narcissist’s mind.  It is important to know, however, that not all selfish and self-centered people ...

Mike West

Inside a narcissist's mind.

Is It Time for a Mental Health Makeover?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mastering your mind is key to a healthy and happy ...

Tatiana Denning

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Recent Hong Kong Immigrants Report PTSD Symptoms

Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) imposed the much-criticized security law on Hong Kong, the exodus of Hong Kong residents to foreign countries has picked pace. Apart from ordinary citizens, several noted scientists, media persons, and entrepreneurs have immigrated to countries such as the UK and Canada, where they feel they will be safe from ...

Emma Lu

Hong Kong protesters.

Mental Health: The Pandemic and War Have an Impact

In these unprecedented times, it’s more important than ever to take care of your mental health. The stress of a global pandemic combined with the fear and uncertainty of an ongoing war can take a toll on even the strongest person. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. There are many ...

Raven Montmorency

The silhouette of a woman with a ponytail wearing a face mask.

Youth in the Pandemic World: Physically Strong, but Psychologically Vulnerable

Except for China, most nations of the world have relaxed pandemic restrictions; however, the landscape of a post-pandemic world is still far from perfect. The disparity between the pre-pandemic and post-pandemic worlds is significant because the painful narratives and what they had left behind will likely take a lifetime before being forgotten.  While older people ...

Haidene Go

Young man wearing a COVID facemask.