Entries by Abid B

What are The Benefits of Yoga for ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly known for affecting children, although it affects many adults, too. An estimated 8.4 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD, and symptoms typically change as a person ages. As a result, adolescents and adults alike may experience difficulties forming relationships and battle antisocial behaviors. For a […]

The Benefits of Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

There are various treatment options available when seeking help for your mental health. However, when most people consider mental health treatment, they think of being in a therapist’s office once a week or an inpatient program in a psychiatric hospital. However, there is another form of treatment called outpatient mental health treatment. Two types of […]

Why Is the Ocean So Healthy for Addiction and Mental Health?

There are several complex challenges when one enters recovery. One is getting present, letting go and “just be.” If you think about it, it’s hard enough to do that even if you are not in recovery. Meditation, breath work, yoga, and the great outdoors help. However, being near the ocean is a game changer. That’s […]

How Can I Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder?

Knowing how to help a loved one with bipolar disorder can be a challenging thing to do. One of the most critical steps in supporting someone with bipolar disorder is to learn more about it. People with bipolar disorder suffer from extreme highs and lows, which are very different from the ups and downs many […]

6 Different Types of Therapy

Therapy is an effective way to treat and manage mental health. It has been proven that therapy is a great treatment option for people with various mental health disorders. You can still benefit from therapy even if you don’t have a diagnosed mental health problem. During therapy, you’ll work with a licensed mental health professional […]

How Do Mindfulness-Based Interventions Reduce Social Anxiety?

Social anxiety is much more than feeling incredibly shy around new people. Social anxiety disorder makes it challenging to meet new people or hang out with friends due to the fear of being judged or watched by others. This persistent fear can make it hard to do everyday tasks, ultimately affecting school or work. A […]

Can “Being Lazy” Have Health Benefits?

Our society is very focused on productivity. But, sadly, focusing on productivity can lead you to criticize and vilify the lazy. The result is that you may try to avoid the appearance of being lazy. This is unfortunate because being lazy has a lot of benefits, including the ability to make you more productive. What […]

How Poor Sleep Impacts Your Mental Health

Getting a good night’s rest is essential to maintaining your mental health. Poor sleep can affect how you perform throughout the day. If you’re sleep deprived, it’ll begin to show up in all areas of your life. With all of life’s commitments, it can be challenging to get to bed at a reasonable time. What […]

The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Most of us know the physical health benefits of exercising, such as weight management, increased energy, and reduced risk of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. However, regular exercise can also be beneficial to our mental health. Battling with your mental health can make life difficult. What may come easy to others may be […]