Why Social Media Is Good, Bad and Ugly For Mental Health.
Back in 2018, I remember a 19-year-old girl in Lagos tweeted about feeling hopeless and alone. Within hours, thousands of strangers flooded her replies with...
Category : Mental Health
Stress response : The HPA Axis and Cortisol and its effects
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a system in the body that helps the body respond to stress. When we experience stress, the HPA axis is...
Stress and behavior: How stress impacts your body and behavior
Stress can affect a person in many ways, including their behavior and how they react to events. Stress and behavior can go hand in hand,...
How Trauma and PTSD Affects the Brain.
Imagine a time when something happened that was really scary or painful that absolutely still scares you to the core? That was a trauma. Just...
Long-term effects of Chronic Stress and How It Impacts Your Body
While stress is a natural part of life, due to it being the body’s natural response to challenges, it lingering can have profound effects on...
Depression Is More Than Just Feeling Sad.
Feeling blah about everything? Think you’re a failure or letting everyone down? Can’t focus on reading or TV? Ever think you’d be better off dead...
Difference between good stress and bad stress
Stress is a natural part of life, but not all stress is created equal. Although some can motivate, and energize us, just like good stress...
How Stress Impacts Your Body : The Science Explained
When you get stressed out, your body’s “fight or flight” response will be triggered. This response is designed to help you react to immediate threats,...
Why I Think Anxiety Isn’t Bad.
After dealing with chronic anxiety for the past 6 years, I’d boldly tell anyone that anxiety isn’t all bad. Think of it like an alarm...
50 Positive Things To Say To Keep Yourself Going Today.
You know how sometimes you need a little pick-me-up to keep going? Well, that’s where these 100 positive things to say to yourself come in....