Stress
What is stress and how does it affect you? Stress can be defined as the body’s response to challenges or demands. Moreover, it is the body’s natural defense mechanism against vulnerability. When we face a stressful situation, either physical or mental, our body initiates specific mechanisms to manage it in the best way possible. For […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychological disorder that is triggered by an extremely terrifying or traumatic event. The shock caused by being in that event can leave lasting impacts and make it difficult for you to resume your day-to-day life. It is to be noted that the trauma following normal distress […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) or the urge to perform certain activities again and again (compulsions). Some common behaviours of a person with OCD are washing hands multiple times, counting things repetitively and checking to see if the door is locked, etc. […]
Eating Disorders
What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is when a person’s eating habits and relationship with food becomes difficult. These mental health conditions usually require the intervention of medical and psychological experts. Eating disorders are characterized by irregular habits of eating and distress or concern about weight or shape of the body. What are the signs of […]
Depression
What is depression? Depression, simply put, is a mood disorder. Depression can be described as feelings of sadness, anger, or loss that is interfering with someone’s daily activities. Depression leads to a person falling away from events that once bought them feelings of joy. This can lead to a lot of emotional and physical issues and […]
Bereavement
What is bereavement? There are many words and expressions that we connect with a loss. Words like grief and bereavement are often used when explaining the event and the sentiments that come along with that loss. Bereavement is defined as the period following a profound loss. Some bereavement descriptions are even more extensive, referring to the […]
GAD & Panic Disorder
What is GAD and panic disorder? GAD, also known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is a mental health disorder which is characterized by excessive and persistent worrying about a variety of things. People who suffer from GAD constantly worry about things like family, money, and work among other issues. They may anticipate disaster in every step they […]
Anger
What is anger? Anger is an emotion characterized by hostility toward something or someone you feel have intentionally done you wrong. Anger can be a good or bad thing. It can provide you a way to express negative emotions, for instance, or drive you to find resolutions to predicaments. But unnecessary anger can cause difficulties. Increased […]
Addiction
What is addiction? You can define addiction as a psychological or physical inability to stop performing a behaviour or consuming a substance. You get used to the reward sensation you feel, and despite the harmful consequences, you cannot control yourself. What are the signs of addiction? Some form of craving is normal, but if this pursuit for pleasure […]
Mental Health Issues
Mental Health Issues We treat a variety of mental health issues. Every issue is different, and we are happy to help with whatever you need. Learn more about some of the most common issues below. We can categorise some issues into five categories which are displayed below. This makes it easier to identify what you […]