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Holidays are typically known to bring happiness! But many are often overwhelmed by both internal and external stressors that the season brings. These are the added responsibilities that the festivities come with. A 2015 survey once found that 44% of people say that they are ‘somewhat’ stressed while another 18% reported that they are ‘very’…
The Family Counseling and Crisis Intervention Services industry revenue is $48.1 billion in 2022. The annualized market growth has been 2.9% since 2017. What does family crisis intervention mean? It is a therapy session where a ‘neutral mediator’ boosts communication and resolves conflicts between family members. They try to nurture a change in intimate relations…
Chemistry brings intimacy and excitement between a couple. The emotional connection grows along with a lasting commitment. It helps with an active sex life too and is crucial for a happy and healthy marriage. But the dopamine level might fade eventually in a long-term relationship. It is normal to feel out of love with your…
Not feeling ‘at home’ with your gender is known as gender dysphoria. It is a sense of distress and discomfort with your physical sexual characteristics. The victim is unable to align their orientation with their body which creates internal conflicts and mental agitation. A national survey in 2022 found that 1.4 million individuals (0.6%) in…
Mental disorders in teenagers and adolescents are a significantly common issue. Worldwide, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experience depression or anxiety accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group. The usual ones are mood, attention and behavior problems. They translate into adulthood when left untreated and unrecognized. This can subsequently restrict…
Death is the most common experience of the human race. The COVID pandemic, especially taught us, ‘how little separates life from death.’ It throws everything off gear and takes a significant toll on physical and mental health. Apart from guilt, numbness and regret, grief is the most universal response to loss. There are 5 stages…
Living in close quarters with your spouse 24/7 is bewildering. It ends up blurring the fine lines between ‘close’ and ‘too close’ which can be problematic. 1 in 3 women experiences sexual or physical violence by an intimate partner. Domestic violence is further intensified amid the pandemic. It is major human rights violations. Studies found…
2022 marks the third year of the pandemic. Besides physical distress, COVID-19 has caused ample neurological conditions. The last couple of years also saw a rise in triggering mental health issues due to job loss, isolation, panic and fear and bereavements. A survey of 1,000 people regarding mental well-being found that 59% of participants were…
Seasonal depression is popularly known as a seasonal affective disorder. It is more than the mere ‘winter blues’ and affects over 11 million people in the U.S. Certain hormones created deep inside the brain triggers changes related to attitude at specific times of the year. It usually sets in during Fall and continues till Winter….
Work stress can be a motivator. It pushes you to perform everyday tasks in a disciplined and timely manner. But the negative kind of stress could be overwhelming. It usually stems from long hours, conflict with co-workers or job insecurity leading to a drop in performance and depression. Bullying and discrimination are other reasons. Studies…
