What valuable lessons have you read about mental health? Lessons about my mental health have been learnt during the substantial time spent at home due to quarantine. What is mental health? Mental health is what we all have to deal with in one way or another. It may also be known as emotional wellbeing. It is how we feel overall;…
What is Depression? Depression is a constant, low mood that has an impact on your everyday life. Yes, everyone has ups and downs; however, with depression, the lows are long-lasting. In the UK alone, depression affects one in 10 people during their lifetime. Taraji P. Henson spoke out about depression to Variety in 2018: “I suffer from depression. I have…
Mental Illness- Let’s talk about the myths Regarding mental illness, depression is one of the leading causes of disability across the globe. “In low- and middle-income countries, between 76% and 85% of people with mental disorders receive no treatment for their disorder.” People are currently talking about mental illness more and more, which is great as it encourages people to…
How do you cope with anxiety? Anxiety is a range of negative thoughts, feelings and experiences. It is a type of fear that manifests creating unwanted thoughts. It is what we feel when we become afraid of what may happen. When I feel anxious I: start thinking of the worst-case scenarios, my breath becomes more rapid, I begin to sweat…
What is the 365-day challenge? This challenge will consist of catering to your wellbeing every single day of 2021. Yes, every single day. Wellness will include doing everything to uplift you and make you feel good. What does the challenge involve? During this challenge, I will show you guys what I do to keep my vibrations high and/or raise them…
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a range of negative thoughts, feelings and experiences. It is a type of fear that manifests creating unwanted thoughts. It is what we feel when we become afraid of what may happen. Ryan Reynolds opened about the anxiety he experienced whilst filming Deadpool. “I never slept. Or I was sleeping at a perfect right angle…
Friends are vital. I call my friends, my sisters and I tell them I love them because they ARE my sisters that I wish I had. If you have read my previous posts, you would know that my friends are like family to me whereas some of my family are relatives. There is a vast difference. There are people who…
Protect your mental health at ALL costs! It should be your number one priority so protect is while you can! If you’re not happy, it effects everything around you: your relationships, work…everything. I’ve come to a point in my life where anything and anyone that is having an impact on my mental health has got to go! Therefore, my job…
Dear Black men, we stand with you. I’ve often heard that Black men in particular are expected to act like a tough guy at all times. Why is that? Growing up, I don’t ever recall seeing or hearing black men discuss their most intimate feelings and you can FORGET about crying. Black men are expected to be tough at all…
Suicide is a sensitive topic, therefore, talking to someone about how they feel should be done so with caution. September is suicide prevention month. In the UK alone, according to the office for national statistics (ONS) there were 6507 registered suicides in 2018. That is a tremendous amount of people. Suicide is a very sensitive topic that should not be…
