Tag: stigma

“Genes Do Shape Behaviours But It’s Complicated” AND More on Best 5 Friday Reads

December 7, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Wired that way: genes do shape behaviours but it’s complicated Many of our psychological traits are innate in origin. There is overwhelming evidence from twin, family and general population studies that all manner of personality traits, as well as things such as … More “Genes Do Shape Behaviours But It’s Complicated” AND More on Best 5 Friday Reads

“The Best Way To Save People From Suicide” AND More on Best 5 Friday Reads

November 23, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) The Best Way To Save People From Suicide “What if this is what we should be doing? What if it’s that simple?” 2) Should Childhood Trauma Be Treated As A Public Health Crisis? When public health officials get wind of an outbreak … More “The Best Way To Save People From Suicide” AND More on Best 5 Friday Reads

“Bipolar Disorder or Moodiness? Recognizing the Differences” AND More on Best 5 Monday Reads

November 12, 2018

Hello everyone! I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend. Lets start our busy week ahead with some Best 5 Reads on Mental Health! 1) Bipolar Disorder or Moodiness? Recognizing the Differences Recently, someone posted the following on Instagram: “I am clinically #bipolar, which means that I don’t know what my mood will be … More “Bipolar Disorder or Moodiness? Recognizing the Differences” AND More on Best 5 Monday Reads

“Men and Mental Health” AND More on Best 5 Friday Reads

November 9, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Men and Mental Health In England, around 1 in 8 men have a common mental health problem.1 However, men may be reluctant to seek support for their mental health or disclose mental health problems to loved ones. While many of the same … More “Men and Mental Health” AND More on Best 5 Friday Reads

“5 Ways To Show Your Kids The Importance Of Mental Health” AND More on Best 5 Thursday Reads

November 8, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) 5 Little Ways To Show Your Kids The Importance Of Mental Health When children scrape their knees, they know it’s an injury that needs to be treated. But when they suffer from something mentally, they might not know it’s just as important … More “5 Ways To Show Your Kids The Importance Of Mental Health” AND More on Best 5 Thursday Reads

“Being Distracted In A Digital World” AND More on Best 5 Monday Reads

October 15, 2018

Hello everyone! I hope you guys had a wonderful weekend. Lets begin our week with some interesting articles on mental health. 1) The lost art of concentration: being distracted in a digital world We check our phones every 12 minutes, often just after waking up. Always-on behaviour is harmful to long-term mental health, and we … More “Being Distracted In A Digital World” AND More on Best 5 Monday Reads

“Anorexia Nervosa Is a Modern OCD” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

October 10, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Anorexia Nervosa Is a Modern Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Anorexia and bulimia appear to be new kinds of disorders, but it is important to recognize that both are modern manifestations of obsessive-compulsive neurosis. 2) A mental illness journey: Clinging to hope after hitting personal … More “Anorexia Nervosa Is a Modern OCD” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

“Why Don’t More People See a Therapist?” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

September 26, 2018

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Why Don’t More People See a Therapist? Despite our best efforts stigma against those with mental illness persists. History reveals the roots of this and what we might do to address it. 2) We Are One Tribalism divides us into small … More “Why Don’t More People See a Therapist?” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

“The Truth About Self-Harm” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

August 29, 2018

Hello everyone! Its been quite a while since I last posted. I went off to USA for road trip during my vacation. Now that I am back in Saudi, I will get back to our regular schedule after this article with Best 5 Reads, Guest Blogs and Weekend Quotes. Its great to be back and … More “The Truth About Self-Harm” AND More on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

“One-Third of Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause Depression” AND more on Best 5 Wednesday Reads

June 13, 2018

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Grab your coffee and lets start! 1) One-Third of Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause Depression A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential … More “One-Third of Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause Depression” AND more on Best 5 Wednesday Reads