lifestyle, mental well-being, mindfullness, relax, stress, stress management

Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Relax More

Are you sleeping restlessly? Feeling irritable or moody? Forgetting little things or feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry. We’ve all been there. You’re probably just stressed out. Have you ever heard of mindfulness? We all know what it’s like to feel stressed, and we deal with it differently. But how much stress is too much? Your body will ...

Haidene Go

Young dad sits on the floor of the living room looking stressed out as four kids jump around the room, full of energy.

Defeat Depression With These Real Life Tips

Depression is currently one of the world’s biggest health concerns and disabilities. Everyone knows someone with depression, whether it’s a family member, friend, or work colleague. Depression is common, and it needs to be talked about and understood more to remove the negative stigma. There are also lots of ways you can help others and ...

Emma Lu

Depressed young Asian woman looking staring blankly out a window with the cityscape in the background.

Working Mothers and Alarming Mental Health

A new social study undertaken at La Trobe University in Australia, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, has found a strong and reciprocal link between working mothers‘ management of their work-to-family conflict and their mental health. Juggling paid work and family is commonplace for women in Western countries these days, but it’s really tough! Not only do these ...

Emma Lu

A mother holding her young daughter's hand and walking down a cobblestone street in a city.

Too Much Social Media Puts Kids’ Mental Well-Being at Risk

Children are particularly vulnerable to social media. It wasn’t that long ago that connecting to the Internet required a dial-up modem. Nowadays, it’s easy to access the Internet no matter where you’re at any time using your phone or laptop. But having access 24/7 is not all wonderful, especially for kids. Growing up in this ...

Rory Karsten

Teenage girl sitting on a park bench with her cell phone sending text messages.

Watching Fish Can Improve Your Physical and Mental Well-Being

Researchers have found that watching fish at an aquarium or in a fish tank can improve your physical and mental well-being, according to research recently published in Environment & Behaviour. The study was the first of its kind, with experts from the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth University, and the University of Exeter monitoring people’s physical being and mental ...

Troy Oakes

Watching fish can improve mental well-being. Photo of the Georgia Aquarium, the world s largest aquarium, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Maintaining Mental Health During COVID-19 and Beyond

Mental health is essential because it is a vital part of life and impacts thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Mental well-being also includes psychological and social well-being. Mental well-being is vital throughout all stages of life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood.  Mental health conditions can have a substantial effect on all aspects of life. Therefore, it ...

Katrina Hicks

A sad man wearing a blue.