In the past we have written about the potential impact a person’s diet can have on a mood disorder. Then, recently, we came across an article that suggests there’s a strong relationship between higher levels of sugar in men and depression. The study in the article reports that men who’s diet included a higher amount of added sugar ran the increased risk of depression. Here’s a summary of the findings from the study:
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A fresh start
“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.” – J. B. Priestly
We hope you had a pleasant and enjoyable holiday weekend. Now that summer is slowly ending, it might be the perfect time to start something new (research shows it’s hard to start new things in the winter). Is there anything you want to start? We’d love to hear from you.
10 Great Social Media Accounts to Follow
If you are looking for some great mental health organizations to connect with, look no further! The following ten twitter accounts tweet great mental health material related to wellness, awareness, and eliminating stigma. Even if you don’t have twitter and you’re looking to see what these organizations are all about, you can view their tweets without having to sign up. Also most of them have other social media accounts and their own websites.
Suicide Awareness at VMAs
Self-Stigma
Stigma is often talked about with mental health. However, do you know there are different kinds of stigma such as self-stigma? Self-stigma happens when an individual suffering from mental illness accepts the negative and inaccurate views of others about themselves and their mental health.
Self-stigma influences how people feel about themselves. It also has a significant impact on their behavior and actions. Self-stigma frequently leads those suffering from mental illness to not come forward or seek help for their illness because they don’t want the label that comes with it. Even worse, stigma becomes another obstacle and can leave individuals feeling isolated. This can all lead to low self-esteem and can work against successful treatment, support, and recovery.
Give A Little Love
But if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don’t break his heart
Yeah if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don’t break his heart
Do you listen to music when you’re feeling depressed or anxious? What do you listen to? Share with us!
Photos of Depression?
We previously wrote an article that featured “12 Breathtaking Photos Show What It’s Really Like To Have General Anxiety Disorder.” Now, we recently found an interesting article about whether Instagram photos can offer clues about depression. According to the article:
Empathy
Here is a wonderfully short video on understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy.
What do your emojis say about you
Communication is a big part of our lives and effective communication allows us to have successful relationships. Verbal communication is the sounds and words (or speech) we use when talking with another person or group. There is also non-verbal communication. You may be aware of the importance of non-verbal communication – the expressions of our face, hand movements, eye contact, how we stand, tone of our voice.
However, since the internet and rise of social networking, a lot of our conversations have moved online. This shift can make it difficult to accurately express ourselves when communicating with someone through our smartphone or computer. However, the creation of emojis has helped us show our emotions and feelings when we are not having a face-to-face conversation with someone. According to a study, nearly 80% of study participants used emojis when texting and 76% used them when on Facebook. Continue reading What do your emojis say about you
Off to University … How to Manage your Mental Health
We recently posted about the back-to-school transition that is upon us. We also wrote an article a little while ago about the transition year. However, as this is such an important topic, we wanted to expand on it slightly. One of our favorite YouTubers, Kati Morton, recently posted a video about going off to college and how to manage your mental health. And while her tips are about leaving for university, we think a lot of them are adaptable. For example, Kati recommends having your child contact their school ahead of time (before the start of the school year) so they (and you) can get to know their teachers or professors, guidance counselor, adviser, etc.
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