What is ‘Normal’ Behaviour?
It can be difficult to understand what ‘normal’ behaviour looks like. Society often identifies behaviours that are considered ‘normal,’ yet these can be subjective and…
Category: Mind
Mental Health and Creativity: A Surprising Link
Many of us have heard about the correlation between mental illness and creativity. But what does this actually mean? Is there really a link between…
‘I am’ Versus ‘I have’ Versus ‘I Suffer from’ Versus ‘I was Labelled with’ a Mental Illness
Why You Should Never Say “I am…” or “I have…” Often times we hear: “I am Schizophrenic” Note that for the mental illnesses that we…
Understanding the Biopsychosocial Model of Mental Disorder
Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s not just one thing”? When it comes to mental disorders, this is especially true. The Biopsychosocial Model of…
Understanding the Biomedical Model of Mental Disorder
If you’re living with mental health issues, it can be helpful to understand more about the different treatment models that exist. In this blog post,…
How Do I Cope with Panic Attacks?
There are a number of reasons why you might be having panic attacks. They range from stressful life experiences, which have caused you emotional distr…
How Your Personality Affects the Way You Deal With Stress
An individual's personality type affects the way they cope with stressors in their lives. Some people cope fine with levels of stress that others woul…
How Can I Stop Worrying?
In this blog post, we will discuss the following: What is Worrying? Why Do We Worry? What Effects Can it Have? Is Worrying Ever Helpful?…
Mental Health – A Growing Concern
Mental health is an important topic that affects us all, yet one in four adults experience some form of mental health problem. With this number…