Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can have disastrous consequences if left untreated. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, an estimated 20 million women and 10 million men in America suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. While most people associate eating disorders with severe weight loss, there are…
Types and symptoms dementia Dementia definition is a broad term used to describe a range of symptoms and disorders that involve a progressive decline in a person’s mental abilities to remember, make rational judgments and communicate. The types of dementia are outlined further down the post. symptoms of dementia Memory loss – With dementia, forgetfulness…
What Is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a disorder. It means ‘split’ from or losing contact with the reality experienced by people around them. Unusual thoughts, feelings and experiences become the person’s reality. two ways in which newspaper and TV coverage may cause fear and misunderstanding concerning schizophrenia Portraying people with schizophrenia as predominantly violent – incidents…
summer berry cupcake We’ve got raspberries and fresh mint growing in our garden, so I thought I’d best make use of them and make some fresh fruit cupcakes. They don’t just look amazing; they taste amazing. You can’t beat fresh fruit on a cake. Here’s my summer berry cupcake recipe. As with all fresh fruit…
WHAT IS BIPOLAR? Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that causes dramatic mood swings, from being extremely depressed on the one hand to being extremely high on the other hand. In between these moods, there is a stable or balanced mood. This post will show you how bipolar affects the individual and their life….
Postnatal depression is when a person experiences a prolonged period of depressive symptoms shortly after childbirth. Here we talk about the symptoms of post-natal depression and how to overcome it. the difference between the terms baby blues and postnatal depression Baby blues is where a person has a low mood, irritability and weepiness in the…
WHAT IS DEPRESSION Depression is a type of mood disorder. This is where you have a long period of low mood and joyfulness, which negatively impacts your daily life. It also means severe despondency and dejection, accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy and is a condition of mental disturbance, typically with lack of energy…
When I was Care Worker a few years ago I studied Mental Health Awareness and one of the topics was Phobias. I now share my knowledge to you. I hope it helps. Please share as sharing is caring. The meaning Phobia means an intense fear of an object or situation which results in a person…
If you’re feeling anxious, you’re not alone. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. But what exactly is anxiety, and what can you do to treat it?In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes of anxiety and some treatment options that can help. By understanding more…
WHAT IS STRESS? Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. When people feel stressed by something going on around them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give people more energy and strength, which can be…
Kalettes are a hybrid plant brand name for kale sprouts, basically they are a cross between Kale and Brussel Sprouts. They are highly nutritious and can be eaten raw or cooked. KALETTE COLESLAW Ingredients 1 x lrg Carrot 1 x sml Onion 1 x lrg bowl of Kalettes 4 x tbsp Mayonnaise of choice Good…
It’s cold and it’s dim outside which can also make us feel cold and dim but here are some small ways on how to feel happier this winter. 1.REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE Have a good clear out of all the clothes you don’t want or wear anymore. My moto is if you haven’t worn it for…