By Rahat Lookmanji Stress is no fun to deal with. Anxiety on the other hand a whole other beast! Some of the most common Anxiety Disorders are Generalised Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Separation Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder, which we will discuss here. Phobias are another type of anxiety disorder and have several types, so to… Continue reading Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
Tag: Mental Health
Personality Disorders
A person's personality is an enduring component of who they are. As we grow from childhood to adulthood, our personalities solidify. Our personalities impact the way we think, feel, behave and react to the world around us. According to research done by the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 6% of the world's population has a Personality Disorder.… Continue reading Personality Disorders
Common Types of Phobias
By Rahat Lookmanji As we have talked about, Phobias fall under the umbrella of Anxiety Disorders. To learn about some of the other types of Anxiety Disorders, click here. The origin of the word Phobia comes from the Greek god Phobos, who was the deity of fear and panic. Fear and panic are the key components… Continue reading Common Types of Phobias
Ghooooosting!
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Saloni Dhruv, a journalist with The Established. She wanted to talk to me about the psychological impact of Ghosting. You can read Saloni’s article HERE. After our conversation, I decided to write about Ghosting some more. What Is Ghosting? Ghosting is when someone cuts off all communication… Continue reading Ghooooosting!
Dealing With Depression? Depression Symptom Checklist
Have you been feeling low and sad recently? Take this quiz to help you understand if what you're feeling are the symptoms of depression!
Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
I’ve been putting off writing this post, for a very long time. Believe it or not, it was the first post I intended to put up, but it’s sat in my drafts for over a year. But I thought I ought to just bite the bullet and get it done. I have Dyslexia. Saying this… Continue reading Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
Time To Spill The AnxieTea! Anxiety Symptom Checklist
Have you ever wanted to know if what you're feeling is plain old stress, or if it's anxiety? Take this quiz to find out!Â
5 Tips to help you achieve your resolutions this year!
So many of us make New Year's resolutions each year. The first few days are great! I feel motivated and as though I can accomplish anything. But if I'm being honest, come February, I pursue them less and less. By March, I have forgotten what I wanted to achieve in the first place. Determined to… Continue reading 5 Tips to help you achieve your resolutions this year!
Types of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental health conditions, that impact approximately 9% of the global population (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, 2021. Eating disorders impact people irrespective of gender, race, age or sexual orientation. These disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health condition and therefore, it is vital that… Continue reading Types of Eating Disorders
Childhood Mental Health and Therapy
Children in today's world face an inordinate amount of pressure and influences that can have an impact on their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Research has indicated that 7.5% - 12.5% of Indian children experience mental health-related concerns and illnesses. In fact according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition,… Continue reading Childhood Mental Health and Therapy