Mental Health

How to Support a Friend with Mental Health Issues
How to Support a Friend with Mental Health Issues
Several studies indicate that people with friendships (whether close or not) are less likely to suffer from issues such as depression. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, we understand that isolation... Read more...
How to Build a Strong Support Network for Mental Health
How to Build a Strong Support Network for Mental Health
In previous articles, we discussed the importance of a support network and the need to combat loneliness for greater well-being. To fight loneliness, it is essential to build a social... Read more...
How to Improve Your Mental Health with Daily Habits
How to Improve Your Mental Health with Daily Habits
Self-care is a very popular topic, but what exactly is self-care? Self-care is understood as a set of actions aimed at maintaining life, health, and well-being, as well as preventing... Read more...
Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress: Living in the Present
Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress: Living in the Present
Simply put, mindfulness is about living in the present moment with full awareness, and without judgment. It’s a purely contemplative experience: we pay attention to our thoughts, feelings, and bodily... Read more...
When should I start therapy?
When should I start therapy?
When should I start therapy? Is this the right time? Is psychotherapy only for people with mental health problems? These are some questions that sometimes arise when we think about... Read more...
Relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety
Relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health issues. Even without a clinical diagnosis, we all experience anxiety at various moments and stages of life. We might constantly worry... Read more...
The impact of social media on mental health - The (un)brave new world?
The impact of social media on mental health - The (un)brave new world?
The experience and perception of the world, of ourselves and others is starting to be mediated by what we consume virtually. Screens - virtual worlds - also become a mirror... Read more...
How to become less anxious and stressed during the day?
How to become less anxious and stressed during the day?
In our daily lives, several factors can trigger symptoms of stress or anxiety, from financial and health concerns to issues of isolation, among others. Because it is so common to... Read more...
The Role of Family in Mental Health
The Role of Family in Mental Health
Today, we will explore mental health through a systemic lens to understand how family influences mental well-being. With this in mind, we’ll begin by examining the role family plays in... Read more...
Why is therapy "scary"?
Why is therapy "scary"?
We may feel afraid to start therapy and not feel prepared to embark on this journey. And why is therapy scary? What are our biggest fears about therapy? How to... Read more...
What is the first therapy session like?
What is the first therapy session like?
The first therapy session can trigger some anxiety and apprehension. There’s still a lot of stigma surrounding mental health, which makes it difficult for many to discuss these topics, even... Read more...
What is online psychotherapy and how does it work?
What is online psychotherapy and how does it work?
Over the past few decades, the rapid expansion and exponential evolution of new technologies have become evident, and the use of technology in psychological practice is now a developing professional... Read more...