We all know that bullying (of any kind) can have a significant short-term effect on the mental health of a child… but it’s increasingly clear that cyberbullying can also have significant long-term consequences on a child if it’s not addressed in a timely manner. Here’s what could happen if you don’t deal with the problem. Cyberbullying and its effect on mental health ● Anxiety Disorders: Children who are subjected to…
Today, November 13, is World Kindness Day. Did you know that doing good and making kindness a habit brings a lot of health benefits? It is true. Acts of Kindness are a win-win situation where the giver and the recipient both enjoy the benefits. Generosity, compassion, volunteering, and donating money to charity are known to make everyone involved feel good. All it takes is one single act of kindness to…
When we feel under the weather, we go to the doctor. When we have a toothache, we go to the dentist. If you have a headache, you will head to the pharmacy to get a tablet. But when we suspect we may have a problem with our mental health, the first reaction is often to deny that there is anything wrong at all and just wait for it to go…
Being in a “blue mood” sometimes is a normal part of life. If you lose a loved one or are laid off from your job, it is natural to be sad. When you have depression symptoms because of a stress that has occurred in your life, it is called “situational depression.” Most people recover from situational depression over time, although it may take days or weeks. However, when depression symptoms…