Category: Mental Health

Disability is part of being human and is integral to the human experience. It results from the interaction between health conditions such as dementia, blindness, or spinal cord injury, and…

Self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, painful memories, or overwhelming situations and experiences. For some people, self-harm is linked to specific…

Self Motivation We all are in search of wind beneath your wings. What if we tell you that we can help you find it? Go, look into the mirror. The…

Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. The program was initiated in April 1987 to create awareness and enhance…

Mental health stigma is a pervasive and detrimental issue that prevents individuals from seeking the help they need. It is a societal problem that creates negative attitudes and discriminatory behaviors…

Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material affects the development of a person’s physical and intellectual…

Every April, Autism Speaks observes World Autism Month, which kicks off on April 2 with World Autism Awareness Day, which is recognized by the UN. Autism, also known as autism…

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can be a challenging condition to manage, not only for the person who has…

Sleep Awareness Week is an annual campaign that is dedicated to promoting the importance of sleep and the benefits of healthy sleep habits. This event is observed every year during…

THE FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE A physiological reaction to stimuli that our bodies deem hazardous or life-threatening is the fight-or-flight response. Also known as the acute stress response, most people…