26 Sep, 2023
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How TikTok’s ‘Silent Walking’ Trend Can Help Your Mental Health – Health Digest

Lalah Delia, a certified spiritual practitioner and author of the mindfulness book “Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power,” told Today that silent walking isn’t a new concept. “Zen Buddhist monks have long practiced silent walking under a different name which they call “walking meditation,’” explained Delia. Even before this trend came along, proponents of mindfulness have often […]

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A Mental Health Expert Shares The Biggest Misconceptions About OCD – Health Digest

Hunter says the many OCD stereotypes portrayed in the media show characters excessively washing their hands or straightening silverware. These stereotypes can cause people to assume that these are the only themes associated with OCD. Hunter says people might not be aware of other OCD themes. “Some examples include fear of offending God, fear of […]

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Feeling ‘meh’? Everything you need to know about anhedonia – the missing word in mental health

There’s an actual word for when you’re feeling a bit ‘meh’ – it’s Anhedonia. Expert reveals the biological and environmental reasons behind it and what can help  When you’re asked how you are, and you say ‘fine’ do you mean you’re not happy, not sad or just a bit ‘blah’ maybe? Even though you have […]

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A Mental Health Expert Explains What It Means To Receive A Dual Diagnosis – Health Digest

Although a dual diagnosis doesn’t necessarily include a substance use disorder, Calmann says that 50% of people with a mental health disorder will also experience a substance use disorder. Someone might develop a substance use disorder first, while others might use substances to handle their mental health symptoms. “For example, someone with social anxiety disorder […]

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Children’s mental health – child psychotherapist reveals key signs to look out for

Worried about your children’s mental health? For Children’s Mental Health Week, Child psychotherapist Dr Alison McClymont reveals the key signs to look out for Research published this year by Wysa revealed that one in three 13 to 17 year olds in the United Kingdom showed symptoms of depression or anxiety that warranted an investigation – […]