mental health

Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.

Festive Season Frustration
Struggling thru the silly season pre and post Christmas can be a testing time for all. With finishing up the years work or school year, preparing for time off with family/holidays, not to mention attempting to navigate the busy parking lot of a shopping centre, only to drag ourselves into shops to spend money we dont have on gifts other people dont want. The stress levels of everyday life at this time come a distant second place and tends to leave us feeling frazzled and all the more ready to embrace 'the time off'.
By Liv-Ology6 years ago in Longevity
Stress and Christmas
The season is well and truly upon us! In the infinite wisdom of Austin Powers it’s “not a good time to lose one’s head” That said, don’t be hard on yourself if you do, metaphorically speaking. The truth is, most of us crack it from time to time but there can be ways to keep our cool when the heat is on. At the end of the year, people are often exhausted; sometimes a tad more sensitive than usual. Often, I find myself needing a Christmas holiday to get over my Christmas holiday, so I decided to share some tips I’ve learnt over the years – take what you need and leave the rest, the main idea is to preserve the sanity of yourself and those you love during the pandemonium that often ensues this time of year. Oh yes, and maybe even enjoy yourself a bit too!
By Aunty Sal6 years ago in Longevity
Hike Your Way out of Depression
Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health The correlation between getting regular exercise and physical health is well established. If you want to lower your blood pressure, drop your blood sugar or strengthen your muscles and bones then all of the doctors are going to tell you to hit the gym!
By David Somerville6 years ago in Longevity
Tips to Lower Stress
The holidays can be a stressful time for you, with family engagements, school vacations, and worrying about what gifts to get your loved ones. Here are some tips for how to reduce your stress levels naturally, and make you feel better overall.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Longevity
Burnout Rant
Growing up, I was a bit of a problematic kid. I couldn’t sit still, and my eyes would water as soon as I had to focus on anything. I couldn’t grasp things that other people in my class were able to grasp. I would get extra help from the “other” teachers and could never really handle it—I wanted to be anywhere but in that situation. By the time I was in grade 10, I had certain teachers full on insult me for my inability to grasp math. I felt like I was inadequate, and I hated being different. It wasn’t only until the past 10 years that I grasped the fact that I had learning disabilities that held me back in this way.
By Bee Sa6 years ago in Longevity
Why You Should Listen to Nature Sounds
Water flowing over pebbles in a stream, birds calling to each other in a forest, the wind blowing across a pasture, waves lapping at the beach, a waterfall thundering down… When feeling tired, stressed, or distracted, you’ve probably used nature sounds to soothe your nerves or help you focus. It’s a growing trend, especially among school-going children. The soothing sounds help relieve the stress of exams, and since they’re listening to these sounds, they don’t notice external disturbances and can, therefore, focus better. It’s like meditation, except easier to perform, and you already got the tools to get started
By Colton Hunter6 years ago in Longevity
Me
This will be like a journal for me as I really began my journey towards a new discovery into myself. I’m not sure if it’ll be accepted or even read by others, but that’s not going to make me stop.
By Cheyenne CHII Johnson6 years ago in Longevity
Helpful Ideas for Coping with Stress
Helpful Ideas for Coping with Stress Stress is a common emotion, especially for most people in the United States. It’s likely you or someone you know struggles with stress or anxiousness in your life. The good news is feeling anxious is easy to help, and there is hope for those who are struggling.
By Mia Morales6 years ago in Longevity
When Physical Health Becomes Mental Health
I went to see a new GP the other day. I had to change again after having to move home to my parents' spare room in the middle of nowhere after becoming seriously ill earlier in the year.
By Emma Marshall6 years ago in Longevity
How a Full Night's Sleep Affects Your Mind
Having a good night's sleep is something that is very important when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle and being healthy overall. Sleep has a major impact on physical health as well as our mental health. It is important to understand and recognize the importance that having a good night sleep can have on our lifestyle over all. Here are some of the ways that getting a full night's sleep helps our mind.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Longevity
Nutrition Is Vital for My Mental Health
I have been struggling with depression as far back as I can remember. I also have been clean and sober for nearly five years. The state of my mental health has been up and down for many of those years. I also have struggled with my weight since high school; I still have flashbacks of my high school baseball coach calling me fat in front of the whole team. Since then I have obsessed about my weight and health constantly, it takes up most of the thinking throughout my day. It makes this new journey I have been taking recently even sweeter and is something I want everyone with the same struggles I have/had to experience.
By Daniel Wittler7 years ago in Longevity
Mental Health: Self Care
The Importance of Mental Health Mental health is often held to a certain stigma. People try not to talk about their issues, thinking that they are only complaining. We are told to keep our illnesses a secret and to just “move on.” I don’t believe that we should keep our mental illnesses a secret, and I believe that everybody deserves to be given options and education. Here are a few things you can do for your own self care. Self care is one of the most important parts of living. It helps us get through hard days as well as remember the good ones better. There are 6 different types of self care:
By Kayla Barker7 years ago in Longevity