Mental Health – Recovery and Healing Post–Suicide Attempt The Immediate Reality After Surviving You’re alive. Just that fact matters more than you might realize right now. Whether you’ve just returned home from the hospital or are still piecing together what happened, it’s normal to feel overshadowed by questions like “Why?” or “What’s next?”. You don’t…
Mental Health – Eating Disorders What Is Bulimia Nervosa? Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives to prevent weight gain. Individuals with bulimia often maintain a body weight within the normal range, which can make…
Salud mental – Depresión en mujeres Comprendiendo la depresión en las mujeres La depresión puede afectar todos los aspectos de la vida de una mujer, incluyendo su salud física, vida social, relaciones, carrera y autoestima. Está influenciada por factores como las hormonas reproductivas, las presiones sociales y la manera particular en que las mujeres responden…
Psychische Gesundheit – Medikamentöse Behandlung von Angststörungen Was sind Medikamente gegen Angstzustände? Medikamente gegen Angstzustände werden verschrieben, um die Symptome von Angststörungen wie übermäßige Sorgen, Panikattacken oder soziale Ängste zu lindern. Diese Medikamente wirken auf Botenstoffe im Gehirn, die Stimmung und Stressreaktionen regulieren, und helfen so, Erleichterung zu schaffen und den Alltag besser zu bewältigen.…
Mental Health – Schizophrenia Understanding Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It may cause individuals to seem like they’ve lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for both them and their loved ones. While the exact cause isn’t fully understood, a…
Mental Health – Smoking Cessation Understanding Smoking Addiction Smoking is a leading cause of preventable diseases and premature death worldwide. Nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco, creates a dependency that makes quitting challenging. However, with the right strategies and support, it is entirely possible to quit smoking and improve your health. The Importance of Quitting…
Mental Health – Substance Use and Addiction What Is Drug Abuse and Addiction? Drug abuse and addiction are complex conditions that affect the brain and behavior. Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. Initially, people may use drugs voluntarily, but repeated use can alter brain function, making…
Understanding and navigating the path away from alcohol dependency with compassion and actionable steps. It often starts as a whisper. A quiet question in the back of your mind after a long week, or maybe a fleeting thought in the morning. Did I drink too much last night? Why do I feel like I need…
Mental Health – Stress Management Understanding the Impact of Job Loss Losing a job can be one of life’s most stressful events, often triggering a complex mix of emotions. It’s common to experience shock, disbelief, anger, sadness, or even relief. These reactions reflect the natural grieving process as you adjust to significant changes in your…
Santé mentale – Burn-out : prévention et rétablissement Qu’est‑ce que l’épuisement professionnel ? L’épuisement professionnel, ou burn‑out, est un état de fatigue physique, émotionnelle et mentale dû à un stress prolongé au travail. Il va bien au-delà de la simple fatigue : il implique une perte de sens, un cynisme croissant, et un sentiment d’incompétence face…